Not surprising but unbelievably sick: the US Senate is poised to put Markwayne Mullin in charge of DHS. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/senate-committee-advances-markwayne-mullin-homeland-security
Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead homeland security

Republican senator’s nomination will now be considered by full Senate, where the GOP appears poised to confirm him

The Guardian
@heidilifeldman Personal interest is strong, here: a Senator who votes yes no longer has to work with him every day.