The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, in a 54-45 vote as the department remains shut down. During his confirmation hearing, Mullin clashed with Sen. Paul over past comments he made about Mullin's anger towards him and his desire to set a proper example for ICE and Border Patrol agents. Despite these victories, Democrats are demanding changes to immigration enforcement operations following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good during protests. The shutdown is causing long wait times at airports across the U.S.