"Mullin emphasized that he will continue Trump's immigration agenda, but in a streamlined way targeting criminals and people eligible to be deported."
"Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Gary Peters both opposed his nomination, stating he lacked the temperament and qualifications to lead the agency."
"In a speech on the Senate floor, Peters stated DHS has 'broken trust with the American people' by cutting funding from crucial areas."
"Mullin aims to build a department 'that runs on systems, not personalities' to improve morale and workforce readiness at DHS."
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security with a vote of 54 to 45. Mullin aims to restore credibility to DHS following recent controversies, including the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens by federal officers. He plans to streamline immigration enforcement, focusing on criminals and deportation eligibility. The confirmation vote was largely partisan, with some Democrats opposing Mullin due to concerns over his qualifications and temperament. Mullin's confirmation comes during a partial DHS budget shutdown and ongoing global tensions.
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