Mullin’s DHS bid clears committee amid party-line clash
TL;DR
The Senate Homeland Security Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be the next Homeland Security secretary by an 8-7 vote, in a clash that saw Rand Paul oppose and John Fetterman break with Democrats to back Mullin after tense confirmation hearings.
- Mullin’s nomination to be DHS chief advances out of committee Politico
- Fetterman explains why he crossed party lines to support Mullin for DHS chief CNN
- Mace hits Mullin over Paul spat, calls selection as DHS secretary ‘unreal’ The Hill
- Homeland Security Nominee Clears Key Hurdle The New York Times
- Markwayne Mullin’s ‘super secret’ travel suddenly gives senators some pause MS NOW
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