Nebraska congressmen pen letter of support for new Homeland Security secretary nominee

Members of Congress from both Iowa and Nebraska write to the president in favor of new Homeland Security Secretary nominee

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BETTER. THAT’S AARON HEGARTY REPORTING TO D.C. NOW. DOZENS OF HOUSE LAWMAKERS SENT A JOINT LETTER TO PRESIDENT TRUMP SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF OKLAHOMA SENATOR MARKWAYNE MULLIN AS THE NEXT HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY. CONGRESSMAN DON BACON, MIKE FLOOD, RANDY FEENSTRA AND ZACH NUNN HELPED WRITE THAT LETTER. THEY SAY SENATOR MULLIN’S COMMITMENT TO BORDER SECURITY, HIS SUPPORT FOR PRO AMERICA POLICIES ALL MAKE HIM WELL SUITED TO LEAD DHS. THE L

‘Well-suited to lead’: Local congressmen write letter in support of new Homeland Security secretary nominee

Updated: 10:05 AM CDT Mar 11, 2026

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A group of congressmen wrote a letter, sent to President Donald Trump, in favor of new Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin.Mullin, currently an Oklahoma U.S. senator, was appointed by the president after announcing his firing of former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem last week.Nebraska Reps. Mike Flood, District 1, and Don Bacon, District 2, both helped write the letter.Iowa Reps. Randy Feenstra, District 4, and Zach Nunn, District 3, also joined in drafting the letter.A statement from the letter shows the backing of the appointment.”Sen. Mullin has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to border security … his longstanding support for pro-America policies make him well-suited to lead DHS at this critical moment.”Additionally, the letter also noted that the representatives are looking forward to working with the administration to help advance the aforementioned priorities.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

WASHINGTON —

A group of congressmen wrote a letter, sent to President Donald Trump, in favor of new Homeland Security Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin.

Mullin, currently an Oklahoma U.S. senator, was appointed by the president after announcing his firing of former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem last week.

Nebraska Reps. Mike Flood, District 1, and Don Bacon, District 2, both helped write the letter.

Iowa Reps. Randy Feenstra, District 4, and Zach Nunn, District 3, also joined in drafting the letter.

A statement from the letter shows the backing of the appointment.

“Sen. Mullin has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to border security … his longstanding support for pro-America policies make him well-suited to lead DHS at this critical moment.”

Additionally, the letter also noted that the representatives are looking forward to working with the administration to help advance the aforementioned priorities.

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