U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin looks on during a press conference at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters on Oct. 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Midterm results won’t impact counter-drone efforts, DHS secretary predicts “For the most part, I think the people that sit on the committees that are relevant, they see the vulnerabilities,” Markwayne Mullin said. 20 minutes ago By Lindsey Wilkinson