Senator Rand Paul has announced that he is planning to hold a confirmation hearing for Senator Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in the coming weeks. This comes after Noem, who served as DHS secretary from the start of his second term, struggled to defend her position amid controversies. The Republican-controlled Senate is likely to confirm Mullin as his replacement, which requires a simple majority to pass.