From USA TODAY.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin is set to face grilling from his fellow senators in a confirmation hearing for his nomination to become the Department of Homeland Security secretary on March 18. If confirmed, Mullin will replace Kristi Noem, who President Donald Trump fired from the role earlier in March.

What to expect from Markwayne Mullin: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/17/markwayne-mullin-expectations-dhs-kristi-noem-replacement/89101322007/

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