The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi Noem. Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma known for his close friendship with Trump, has tried to present himself as a steady hand, saying his goal as secretary would be to get the department off the front page of the news. He takes over at a difficult time as Trump has ordered ICE agents to bolster airport security during a budget standoff in Congress. Source: Associated Press #Mullin #DHS #Senate