Senate Set to Confirm Mullin as DHS Secretary Monday as TSA Standoff Deepens

The Senate advanced Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS Secretary 54-37 in a rare weekend session, with confirmation expected late Monday. Democrats Fetterman and Heinrich crossed party lines; Republican committee chairman Rand Paul opposed. Mullin will inherit a partially shut-down department, depleted funding, and an airport security crisis during peak spring break travel. At his confirmation hearing, Mullin committed to requiring judicial warrants before entering homes and businesses for immigration enforcement.