Senate Clash Over Mullin DHS Bid as Shutdown Drags On
The Senate committee will weigh Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security amid a partial DHS shutdown driven by Democrats' demands for guardrails on immigration enforcement; Republicans back Mullin and expect quick confirmation, while Democrats insist reforms are policy decisions and funding will hinge on those changes, with the shutdown affecting Coast Guard, TSA, and FEMA operations as talks continue.