Senate Nears Mullin Confirmation as DHS Secretary Amid Hearing Criticism
The Senate is moving towards a vote to confirm Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, with his confirmation expected soon amidst a deepening TSA standoff and criticism from an ex-Republican lawmaker regarding questions at his hearing.
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Senate advances Mullin nomination to lead DHS, paving way for confirmation
If approved on Monday, as expected, Mullin would replace Kristi Noem, whom Trump fired in early March Donald Trump’s nomination of Republican senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to be the president’s next head of homeland security on Sunday advanced toward final confirmation after the US Senate voted 54-37 to limit debate on the appointment. The confirmation vote could come sometime on Monday. If approved, as expected, Mullin would replace Kristi Noem, whom Trump fired from the role of homel...
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The Senate is heading toward a vote to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of Homeland Security
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