New US Homeland Security Secretary Mullin faces bipartisan criticism in first month
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-19 04:41 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
Markwayne Mullin, the new US Department of Homeland Security secretary, is facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans less than a month into his tenure. He has moved to distance himself from predecessor Kristi Noem by overhauling management processes and restructuring the department's organizational chart.
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