Mullin, DHS and Senate
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President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace Kristi Noem.
The Senate Homeland and Security Committee on March 19 voted 8-7 to advance the nomination of Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, a former contractor, as secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to proceed with the confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as the next Homeland Security Secretary by a vote of 8 to 7, as two senators crossed party lines in their votes.
Follow the latest news and live updates as Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, faces Senate questioning today.