Mullin would need to be confirmed by the Senate, but under federal law is allowed to serve as acting Homeland Security secretary while his nomination is pending. “President Trump should have made it explicit, rather than disguising it with another position of public trust.”Noem was also criticized over how her department spent billions of dollars allocated by Congress. Early criticism of Noem came last June, as DHS was scaling up raids throughout Los Angeles. Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles, said Noem’s departure was long overdue. ___Andrea Castillo and Ana Ceballos; Los Angeles Times; (TNS) ; ©2026 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 05, 2026 22:12 UTC