Mullin signals softer, locally led FEMA under DHS
TL;DR
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.
- DHS secretary nominee Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA than predecessor Noem PBS
- Fetterman explains why he crossed party lines to support Mullin for DHS chief CNN
- Homeland Security Nominee Clears Key Hurdle The New York Times
- Mullin survives bruising hearing with Dem help, inches one step closer to becoming next DHS chief Fox News
- Markwayne Mullin’s ‘super secret’ travel suddenly gives senators some pause MS NOW
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