PoliticsSenators weigh Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretaryMarch 18, 2026 | 9:34 PM GMT'Anger issues' vs. 'An incredible man': senators have divided opinions as they weigh Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma)'s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security. With DHS committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) pledging a no vote, the Oklahoma senator will need support from at least one Democrat in order to preserve a path to confirmation. The future of Mullin's career could lie with Sen. John Fetterman (Pennsylvania), the sole Democrat on the DHS committee who has signaled openness to supporting Mullin as Kristi Noem's replacement.

Source: Washington Post March 18, 2026 21:40 UTC