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Senator Mullin to Testify as New DHS Leader Amid Shutdown

3/18/2026

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Senator Markwayne Mullin will testify March 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary.
U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Mullin to lead DHS.
Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was fired amid criticism of her immigration policies.
The hearing will assess immigration enforcement, spending, and national security.
DHS has been partially shut down since mid-February over funding disputes.

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Senator Markwayne Mullin will testify March 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary.
U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Mullin to lead DHS.
Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was fired amid criticism of her immigration policies.
The hearing will assess immigration enforcement, spending, and national security.
DHS has been partially shut down since mid-February over funding disputes.