Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will increase training for newly hired officers next month. Mullin made the announcement amid criticism from some quarters that ICE may be loosening standards while quickly deploying more deportation enforcement officers. According to both outlets, the change is presented as a response to concerns about training and readiness as ICE expands its workforce. The reporting agrees that the plan involves additional or expanded training for new officers and that the decision is communicated publicly by the DHS secretary rather than solely through internal ICE channels. Neither source provides detailed specifics on how much training will be added, what the curriculum will cover, or any timelines beyond the start next month. The articles also describe the broader context as ICE’s accelerated officer deployment attracting scrutiny over whether training standards are being maintained.