Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing amid shutdown, TSA staffing problems

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., faced a grilling from his Democratic colleagues during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday. hearing comes amid a DHS funding shutdown that has led to TSA staffing shortages and huge travel delays. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., appeared for a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday after President Donald Trump nominated him to lead the Department of Homeland Security. If confirmed, Mullin will replace former DHS Chief Kristi Noem, who has been reassigned. Mullin's hearing kicked off as thousands of travelers are facing delays thanks to the DHS funding shutdown and resulting TSA staffing shortages. Fast, 24/7 alerts delivered to your inbox daily. Subscribe to be in the know of the most important moments around the world. By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Sen.