Politics
Briefing: Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security
Strategic angle: The Oklahoma Republican comes to the helm in the midst of a shutdown that has left some 100,000 of the department's more than a quarter-million employees working without pay.
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Updated 19 days ago
Markwayne Mullin has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security, stepping into the role during a critical period for the department.
Currently, the department is facing a shutdown that has left approximately 100,000 of its more than 250,000 employees working without pay.
This situation raises concerns about operational capacity and morale within the department, which is essential for national security and infrastructure management.