Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Committee Vote (Projected)
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is expected to vote on the nomination.
Confirmation Hearing
Mullin faces six hours of questioning on immigration, cybersecurity, and agency management.
Formal Submission
Nomination papers are formally submitted to the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Nomination Announced
The incoming administration names Senator Markwayne Mullin as the nominee for DHS Secretary.
Senator Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary highlighted a planned pivot toward aggressive border technology and a narrowing of CISA's regulatory scope. The proceedings suggest a significant increase in government contracting for surveillance AI and a shift in cybersecurity compliance priorities.
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