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Mullin Vows DHS Restructure, Critiques Noem's Spending Policy

3/19/2026

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Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated to head Department of Homeland Security, pledged to revoke Secretary Kristi Noem's policy requiring approval for expenditures over $100,000, delaying disaster aid.
He criticized the approach as micromanaging and urged clearer communication with agency heads.
Mullin said FEMA should be restructured rather than eliminated, with states as primary disaster responders.
He was noncommittal on reversing FEMA staffing cuts, noting concerns about bloating yet stressing adequate staffing.

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Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated to head Department of Homeland Security, pledged to revoke Secretary Kristi Noem's policy requiring approval for expenditures over $100,000, delaying disaster aid.
He criticized the approach as micromanaging and urged clearer communication with agency heads.
Mullin said FEMA should be restructured rather than eliminated, with states as primary disaster responders.
He was noncommittal on reversing FEMA staffing cuts, noting concerns about bloating yet stressing adequate staffing.