Mullin's DHS Confirmation Hearing: Challenges Ahead

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Global News Today. Senator Mark Wayne Mullen, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, faces a key confirmation hearing on Wednesday at 9, 30 Eastern Time. The Oklahoma Republican will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in Washington. Trump nominated him to replace Christy Noem, who got fired this month amid backlash over immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Noem oversaw an operation there that drew heavy criticism after two U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents during protests. Trump quickly pulled the plug on those efforts and reassigned Noem to a new role, a special envoy for the shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, the head of customs and border protection announced his retirement this week. DHS created after the 9-11 attacks in 2002, runs major agencies like Border Patrol, Immigration and Enforcement Airport Security, the Coast Guard, Secret Service, and Disaster Response.

1:01The Department now grapples with funding shortfalls, causing staff shortages, and long lines at airports. Mullen, a former mixed martial arts fighter and 10-year house member turned Senator, has backed Trump's tough stance on borders and immigration. He praised the administration's past work, securing the border, and vowed to support the President's safety mission. At the committee advances his nomination, the full Senate could vote later this month, with just a 51-49 majority needed. Mullen aims to tackle these challenges head on for the agency. Support for this deal in an episode comes from our sponsor, lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O-D-A-I.