Mullin Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary

0:00On March 24, the U.S. Senate just confirmed Mark Wayne Mullen as the new Secretary of Homeland Security in a 54-45 vote. He's stepping in to replace Christy Knowham, who got fired amid falling public support for President Trump's tough immigration push. Mullen, a businessman and former fighter, generally backs those policies but plans to pull back on some of the more extreme measures. Earlier this week, during his confirmation hearing, Mullen promised the E's rules that led federal agents enter homes or businesses without warrants. Knowham left that professing heat over her comments on a fatal shooting by agents in Minneapolis and a $220 million ad deal handed to. GOP linked firms without proper bidding. Democrats have held up funding for the 260,000-person department since mid-February to curb aggressive enforcement. That means airport screeners are missing paychecks, calling in sick more often, and causing longer lines at checkpoints nationwide. Republicans keep blocking a democratic plan to pay those workers during talks.

1:02Meanwhile, the administration started sending immigration officers to help with airport screening this week, though it's too soon to see results. Law makers from both sides ripped Knowham and hearings, and even some Republicans like Senator Rand Paul oppose Mullen overpass violent talk. Public backing for mass deportations has dropped as agents hit cities and masks. The White House is nudging a shift to spotlight arrests of criminals instead, while insisting the core focus on removing dangerous illegal immigrants stays firm. This leadership change could signal a recalibrated approach ahead. From around the world, powered by AI, this is Global News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.