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June 25, 2026
Markwayne Mullin Acknowledges Due Diligence Issues in DHS Warehouse Purchases
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin admitted to lawmakers that his predecessor may not have completed due diligence on $1 billion worth of warehouse purchases for detention centers.
- Mullin is currently evaluating the feasibility of these locations, acknowledging potential issues with infrastructure and suitability for human use.
- While praising Mullin for improved communication, Democrats expressed concerns about the rushed nature of these acquisitions and their implications for immigration policy.
4 Sources
- live: Mullin testifies before House panel on DHS oversightJun 25, 2026 at 1:34 PM · The Hill
- Democrats have some rare praise for Trump’s DHS chief at hearingJun 25, 2026 at 7:33 PM · Politico
- Democrats demand Mullin keep pledge to supply list of canceled Noem contractsJun 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM · The Hill
- DHS head admits Noem-led agency rushed to buy $1B worth of warehouses without ‘due diligence’Jun 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM · Independent