Markwayne Mullin
New DHS Chief Reveals Each Deportation Costs U.S. Over $18,000: 'We're Not Slowing Down'
According to DHS more than 675,000 people were deported during the president's first year back in office, while approximately 2.2 million left the country voluntarily
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns Hours After Heated Congressional Hearing But He Isn't Leaving Just Yet
Freshly-minted DHS chief Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons as "a great leader of ICE" and credited him with advancing enforcement priorities and increasing removals
New DHS Chief Doubles Down on Mass Deportations, Says 'We Only Want the Right Kind of Immigrants'
Mullin added that the administration is "not slowing down" and is continuing to prioritize deportations while encouraging voluntary departures
DHS' Mullin's Financial Disclosures Reveal Loans Linked to Major Republican Donors: REPORT
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson declined to address specific questions about Mullin's finances to Forbes, describing him instead as "not your typical politician"
DHS Chief Mullin Floats Removing Customs From Airports in Sanctuary Cities: 'Need to Have a Really Hard Look'
Mullin suggested the move could be part of an effort to pressure local governments that do not assist ICE in enforcement operations tied to deportation policies
Local GOP Officials Push Back on Trump Warehouse Detention Plan, Warn of 'Significant Strain' on Communities
The plan of converting warehouses into large-scale detention sites is currently under review after DHS paused additional acquisitions following the ouster of Kristi Noem
Analysts Predict DHS Morale Crisis Will Test Markwayne Mullin's Tenure: 'He Needs to Stop the Bleeding'
Current and former DHS employees told Bloomberg that morale deteriorated significantly under former Secretary Kristi Noem and citing heightened employee monitoring, among other reasons
Democrats Call For John Fetterman's Ouster Over Vote To Advance Markwayne Mullin's Nomination For DHS Secretary
Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the ouster of Sen. John Fetterman over his vote to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the next Department of Homeland Security secretary.
Stephen Colbert Criticizes Mullin's Temperament After DHS Hearing: 'A History of Being Real Dumb and Real Angry About It'
Stephen Colbert criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin during his monologue on "The Late Show," focusing on the Oklahoma Republican's temperament following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Rand Paul Slams DHS Secretary Candidate Mullin, Says he Will Vote Against Confirmation: 'No Business Leading Federal Law Enforcement'
Senator Rand Paul slammed fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin, saying he will vote against confirming him as Department of Homeland Security secretary because he did not condemn an attack against him years ago.
John Fetterman Provides Key Vote To Advance Nomination Of Markwayne Mullin As DHS Secretary
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman was the lone Democrat to support the nomination of Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security secretary.
Rand Paul Confronts Fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin at DHS Hearing: 'Tell Me to My Face Why I Deserved to Be Assaulted'
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul confronted fellow Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin during a confirmation hearing as the latter seeks to become the next DHS secretary.
Doubts Emerge Over Markwayne Mullin's Claims of 'Special Assignments' Overseas Ahead of DHS Hearing
Questions are emerging about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's claims of overseas "special assignments" as the Oklahoma Republican seeks Senate confirmation to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS Officials Describe Mood After Noem's Ouster: 'Lots of Happy People Here Today'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was removed on Thursday from her post after months of internal disputes, congressional scrutiny and tensions with the White House, with some officials inside DHS welcoming her departure, according to a new report.
Donald Trump Reportedly Considering a Republican Sen. To Replace Kristi Noem As DHS Secretary
President Donald Trump is angry at Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces mounting controversies, and is considering Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her potential replacement, according to a new report.
GOP Senator Bought Oil, Defense Stocks Days Before U.S. Operation Targeting Maduro: Report
Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin disclosed purchasing shares in Chevron Corporation and RTX Corporation days before the United States carried out a high-profile operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin Defends Trump's Post Disparaging Rob Reiner: 'Don't Think They're Controversial'
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defended President Donald Trump's publication disparaging prolific director Rob Reiner following his killing, claiming it wasn't "controversial."
GOP Senator Rejects Idea of U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Soil: 'We're Not Going to Put Troops There'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin said he does not believe President Trump will authorize a deployment of U.S. forces inside Venezuela despite rising tensions with Caracas
GOP Senator Admits He Wants Epstein File Release Blocked to 'Cover' for Trump
A Republican Senator admitted that he aims to conceal files pertaining to disgraced New York financier Jeffrey Epstein in order to cover up for President Donald Trump.
Gavin Newsom Claps Back at GOP Senator for Blaming California Officials for 'Violence': 'Let's Start With Your State's Murder Rate'
California Governor Gavin Newsom lambasted a Republican Senator for posting a video to social media in which he mocks Newsom for levying legal action against President Donald Trump after the National Guard was deployed to Los Angeles.
GOP Senator Says Colorado Terror Attack 'Isn't the Reason' for Travel Ban Despite Trump Using It As an Example
Sen. Markwayne Mullin defended Trump's new travel ban's omission of Egypt, despite an Egyptian national's alleged terror attack cited as a reason for it.
GOP Senator Says Timing of Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Meant to 'Distract the American People'
Sen. Markwayne Mullin's remarks come days after Axios published audio recordings from Biden's 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur which reignited debate over his cognitive ability towards the end of his presidency
Republican Senator Exposes Trump: President Absolutely Knows Tariffs Are a Tax on Americans
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said Trump is fully aware that his escalating tariff war will raise prices for American consumers, contradicting the White House.
Republican Senator Worried About Atheist Teachers Reading Bible to Students, Wants to Replace Them with Religious Scholars
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin, from Oklahoma, expressed concern about teachers who "may not be believers" themselves teaching the Bible in the state's public schools.