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Mullin's DHS Hearing Sparks Concerns Over FEMA's Future

3/19/2026

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The confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma and U.S. President Donald Trump's DHS nominee, raised concerns.
Mullin proposed restructuring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rather than eliminating it, despite his voting record against disaster aid.
He did not commit to reversing Kristi Noem's staff cuts.
Critics highlighted Mullin's lack of disaster management experience and questioned FEMA's role.
The hearing concluded without a clear FEMA vision.

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Story summary

The confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma and U.S. President Donald Trump's DHS nominee, raised concerns.
Mullin proposed restructuring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rather than eliminating it, despite his voting record against disaster aid.
He did not commit to reversing Kristi Noem's staff cuts.
Critics highlighted Mullin's lack of disaster management experience and questioned FEMA's role.
The hearing concluded without a clear FEMA vision.