Summary
President Donald Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin will appear before a Senate committee as part of his confirmation process to replace Kristi Noem, who was recently removed from the position. The full Senate will vote on his confirmation later this month.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump chose Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
- Mullin must testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
- He is replacing Kristi Noem, who was dismissed after handling immigration operations in Minnesota was criticized.
- A Senate committee vote is required for his nomination to proceed to the full Senate.
- A simple majority vote in the Senate will confirm Mullin's appointment.
- Mullin is a former mixed martial arts fighter and a first-time senator.
- He has been a Trump supporter and previously served as a U.S. representative for ten years.
- The Department of Homeland Security was created after the 9/11 attacks and includes agencies like Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
