US Senate advances Mullin's nomination for Homeland Security chief

Regional outlets focus on how Mullin’s confirmation could harden US immigration rules that affect migrants and foreign nationals, especially from Latin America and Asia. They highlight that Trump’s planned crackdown is under scrutiny in Congress and the courts, and that Mullin will be responsible for putting those policies into practice. Some reports also dwell on the resurfaced video of Mullin describing beating his children, raising questions about his judgment and public image.

• •Regional coverage links Mullin’s confirmation to Trump’s promise of a tougher immigration crackdown that could affect migrants from Mexico and Central America.
• •Reports stress that US lawmakers and courts are already examining whether Trump’s planned immigration measures under Mullin comply with US law.
• •Outlets in Latin America warn that stricter US border enforcement under Mullin may increase deportations of their citizens.
• •Asian media note that Mullin’s Department of Homeland Security will influence visa processing and entry rules for students and workers from their countries.
• •Regional reports highlight a resurfaced video in which Mullin describes beating his children with a belt, presenting it as a controversy around his character.