Senate confirms Mullin as new Homeland Security secretary

Markwayne Mullin has been confirmed as the new secretary of Homeland Security. The Senate voted mostly along party lines, confirming Mullin 54 to 45. President Trump selected the Republican senator from Oklahoma to take over the department after firing Secretary Kristi Noem. Mullin takes over the department during a difficult time. Democrats are demanding changes in the department’s immigration operation, which has created a budget battle — leading to long lines at U.S. airports.