Trending Now - Markwayne Mullin Nominated for DHS as House GOP Leader Runs for Senate

WHO:

President Donald Trump nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Kristi Noem was the previous DHS Secretary before her firing.

House GOP Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern, R-Okla., is running for the Senate seat likely to be vacated by Mullin.

Pollster Tony Fabrizio is Hern's campaign’s senior advisor.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is involved in the process of filling Mullin's seat.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., commented on Mullin's nomination.

Frankie Miranda, president and CEO of the Hispanic Federation, expressed views on Mullin's potential leadership.

WHAT:

Markwayne Mullin was tapped to replace Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary.

Mullin's confirmation hearings are expected to start on March 15th, 2026.

DHS funding lapsed on February 14th, 2026.

Kevin Hern is the first major Republican candidate to declare his intent to run for Mullin’s Senate seat.

Trump has set a deadline of March 31st, 2026, for Mullin to take over DHS.

Mullin has not yet laid out detailed plans for his time at DHS.

WHERE:

The nomination and confirmation process is taking place in Washington, D.C.

Mullin is a senator from Oklahoma.

WHEN:

Mullin's confirmation hearings are expected to start on March 15th, 2026.

Trump set a deadline of March 31st, 2026, for Mullin to take over DHS.

DHS funding lapsed on February 14th, 2026.

WHY:

President Trump nominated Mullin to ensure a continuation of conservative immigration policies at DHS.

Kevin Hern stated he is running for Senate to support President Trump’s America First agenda.

HOW:

Mullin's nomination follows Kristi Noem's firing, which was influenced by her controversial tenure at DHS.

Hern is building his campaign team with Trump operatives to strengthen his position for the Senate race.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 19:19 UTC)

President Trump has nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma to lead the Department of Homeland Security, following the firing of Kristi Noem. Mullin's confirmation hearings are set to begin on March 15, and Trump has given him a deadline of March 31 to take over the position, which has been vacant since DHS funding lapsed on February 14. Meanwhile, House GOP Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern is running for Mullin's Senate seat, with support from key Trump operatives as he aims to promote the America First agenda.