Summary
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin testified before a Senate committee during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The hearing covered topics like immigration enforcement, the ongoing government shutdown, and the department's lack of funding. Mullin addressed concerns about his past comments on a specific immigration incident and discussed plans for the future of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under his leadership.
Key Facts
- Senator Markwayne Mullin is nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The hearing covered immigration enforcement and the department's lack of funding.
- The DHS has been without funding since February due to a government shutdown.
- Disagreements over immigration reforms have stalled funding agreements in Congress.
- Mullin expressed regret over past comments he made about an immigration incident involving a man's death.
- Over 280,000 DHS employees, including TSA workers, have been working without pay due to the shutdown.
- Mullin committed to protecting all citizens and discussed using judicial warrants for ICE actions.
