# U.S. Senate

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-12**: FISA Section 702 expires at midnight — Unless extended, the legal authority for foreign intelligence collection under Section 702 lapses at the end of Friday.
- **2026-06-11**: House defeats temporary FISA 702 extension — The House voted 198-218 against a temporary extension of the surveillance law, with Democrats and some Republicans opposing due to the acting DNI appointment.
- **2026-06-11**: Senate considers last-ditch vote — The Senate may attempt its own vote on an extension later Thursday, but prospects are dim.
- **2026-04-15**: First 100 Days Strategy — Anticipated release of new DHS priorities regarding critical infrastructure and cybersecurity.
- **2026-03-25**: Expected Committee Vote — The Senate committees are scheduled to vote on advancing the nomination to the full floor.
- **2026-03-25**: Assumption of Office — Mullin expected to take the oath and begin reviewing the TSA standoff details.
- **2026-03-24**: Senate Confirmation — Markwayne Mullin is officially confirmed to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
- **2026-03-23**: Confirmation Ready — Senate leadership announces the final schedule for Mullin's confirmation vote amid ongoing TSA debates.
- **2026-03-22**: TSA Deadlock — Negotiations over the TSA labor and technology bill reach a stalemate in the Senate.
- **2026-03-20**: Nomination Advanced — The Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to advance Mullin's nomination to the full floor.
- **2026-03-18**: Confirmation Hearing — Mullin testifies before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees.
- **2026-01-20**: Nomination Announced — President Trump names Markwayne Mullin as his nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### FISA 702 Surveillance Gap After 198-218 Vote Threatens Cyber Defense
2026-06-11 21:43:42 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The imminent expiration of FISA Section 702 could strip U.S. cyber defenders of key foreign intelligence flows. With the World Cup and national celebrations underway, the gap may embolden state-sponsored threat actors and complicate incident response.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/fisa-702-cyber-intel-gap-198-vote

### Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary Amid Deepening TSA Standoff
2026-03-24 07:48:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, placing him in charge of the nation's domestic defense and cybersecurity infrastructure. The appointment comes as a high-stakes standoff with the TSA threatens to disrupt critical infrastructure security and regulatory oversight.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/senate-confirms-mullin-dhs-secretary-tsa-standoff

### Senate Set to Confirm Mullin as DHS Head Amid TSA Policy Deadlock
2026-03-23 15:37:47 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Senate is moving toward the final confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, signaling a major leadership shift for the nation's primary domestic security agency. The transition occurs against the backdrop of a deepening standoff over TSA labor rights and technology implementation that threatens to stall broader department initiatives.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/senate-confirm-mullin-dhs-tsa-standoff

### Markwayne Mullin Faces Senate Confirmation for DHS Secretary Role
2026-03-18 16:54:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Senator Markwayne Mullin appeared before the U.S. Senate for his confirmation hearing as President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security. While immigration and border enforcement dominated the initial discourse, the transition signals a potential shift in the department’s approach to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/markwayne-mullin-dhs-confirmation-cybersecurity-impact

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