Mullin Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary

0:00It's March 23rd, global news today starts now, AI powered and always on. The Senate is advancing the confirmation of Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. President Trump nominated him to replace Christie Knowham after backlash over aggressive immigration enforcement and deportations. Lawmakers voted 54-37 on Sunday in a rare weekend session, with full confirmation expected late Monday. The department faces big hurdles right now, including a funding shutdown since mid-February. That has caused long lines at airports during spring break travel, as Democrats push for rules like body cameras for officers and no raids near, schools or churches. Trump also ordered immigration agents to assist transportation security administration screeners, raising fears of more chaos at busy terminals. We actions have been mixed, with even some Republicans questioning Mullin's temperament during last week's heated hearing. Committee Chair Rand Paul clashed with him and voted no, while public support for the

1:03immigration push has dropped after high-profile arrests and two, citizen deaths and protests. Democrats see Mullin as too loyal to Trump's plans. Mullin brings business experience from his family-plemming company in a background as a former mixed martial arts fighter. He promises a steadier approach, like requiring judge signed warrants for home entries, and easing some federal emergency management agency rules that slow disaster aid under known. As Mullin steps in, he'll need to tackle the funding fight and restore operations amid ongoing tensions over enforcement and emergency response.