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Senate confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hears testimony from Sen. Markwayne Mullen (R-OK), President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in Washington, D.C., U.S., on March 18, 2026. Trump announced Mullin's nomination immediately following his abrupt firing of former Secretary Kristi Noem earlier this month. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)