Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Department of Homeland Security head - BBC

The US Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, giving the Trump administration control of the federal agency responsible for border security, immigration enforcement, and disaster response. Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican and former professional wrestler, previously served in the House of Representatives before his confirmation vote. As the nation's top homeland security official, Mullin will oversee the Department of Homeland Security's implementation of the Trump administration's immigration and border policies. The confirmation reflects Republican control of the Senate and signals the administration's ability to staff its cabinet with loyalists aligned with its priorities on immigration enforcement and border management.