Mullin signals softer, locally led FEMA under DHS

During his Senate confirmation hearing, DHS secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin laid out a softer, locally led FEMA, pledged to undo some of Kristi Noem's policies, speed disaster reimbursements, and avoid micromanaging expenditures, signaling a potential shift from the turmoil of Noem's tenure; he stopped short of committing to reinstating staff or detailing specific policy changes, leaving action to future decisions.