Markwayne Mullin is conservative, Christian, Cherokee, and the new head of DHS : Code Switch : NPR

On Monday, Sen. Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as the newest head of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem. It’s an enormously consequential role that involves taking charge of ICE, border patrol, and TSA. And Mullin is an interesting choice for the role — he’s a conservative, Christian citizen of Cherokee nation, known both for his ability to reach across the aisle, and for being a political firebrand. So today on the show, we’re asking: What will Markwayne Mullin’s leadership of DHS mean for Indian Country? And what will it mean for the nation as a whole?