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The Senate confirmed Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, stepping into a department facing a funding lapse and fierce debates over immigration enforcement during ongoing negotiations.
The Senate voted 54-37 to limit debate on Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to head the Homeland Security Department, moving toward a final confirmation vote that could come soon; Mullin would replace Kristi Noem and would become the second Native American cabinet member.
The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as Homeland Security secretary, replacing Kristi Noem. Mullin pledged to steady DHS and hinted at shifting priorities, including requiring warrants for private-property entries and repositioning ICE toward transportation roles, as funding fights over immigration enforcement continue. Rand Paul was the lone Republican to oppose, with cross‑party support from several Democrats.
The Senate voted 54-37 to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a likely confirmation this week despite Republican opposition from Rand Paul and Democratic concerns about his temperament and experience amid ongoing DHS funding talks.
The Senate voted 54-37 to advance Oklahoma Republican Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, putting a final confirmation vote on track soon amid a funding dispute over immigration enforcement.
The Senate advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security in a 54–37 weekend procedural vote, with two Democrats joining Republicans; a final confirmation is expected soon. Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, has drawn praise from many Republicans and some Democrats, despite earlier questions from Rand Paul during his hearing about his past remarks and views on violence. He would succeed Kristi Noem amid scrutiny of immigration enforcement and DHS advertising, and has framed his leadership as empowering people. The vote comes as DHS remains in a funding and immigration reform stalemate that has disrupted airports, with talk of ICE assistance to TSA if needed.
Democrat John Fetterman voted with Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to advance Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security, citing a need for strong leadership and national security. His AYE came after Mullin faced temperament concerns from Rand Paul, with the committee’s 8-7 vote paving Mullin’s path to a full Senate vote likely next week; Mullin would lead DHS’s 260,000-strong workforce, including ICE, TSA and the Coast Guard. Fetterman said the decision reflected an open-minded approach and a commitment to reopening DHS while maintaining a constructive working relationship with Mullin.
Sen. John Fetterman’s vote for Markwayne Mullin breaks with other Democrats and send Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security to a full Senate vote after an 8-7 committee decision; Rand Paul opposed, and a final confirmation vote in the Senate is expected next week.
The Senate homeland security committee approved Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, creating a glide path for a full Senate confirmation vote in coming days. Rand Paul opposed the nomination, while Democrat John Fetterman backed Mullin, signaling a likely party-line but potentially bipartisan path to final approval as lawmakers prepare for the floor vote.
Rep. Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead the Department of Homeland Security faced a fiery Senate hearing with Sen. Rand Paul signaling opposition and Democrats remaining skeptical, signaling a rocky path to confirmation though a committee vote is expected and a floor vote could follow next week or a negative recommendation may be used; the update stream also notes defense funding talks over a potential $200 billion package, Kevin Hern’s endorsement for Mullin’s open Senate seat, and other Capitol actions including revisions to Chávez memorial legislation and Bernie Sanders’ push to disapprove Israel arms sales.
Senator Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead the Homeland Security Department cleared the Senate Homeland Security Committee on an 8–7 vote and moves to a full Senate confirmation, as he navigates questions over a classified overseas trip and signals possible policy tweaks—such as requiring warrants for home entries and closer jail coordination—while supporting Trump-era immigration measures.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee narrowly advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security in an 8-7 vote, with Rand Paul as the sole Republican opposing. Mullin faced questions about his temperament, immigration policies, and a reportedly classified trip abroad during his time in the House. The nomination now moves to the full Senate for a majority vote.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Markwayne Mullin is likely to be confirmed as Homeland Security secretary despite a heated exchange with Rand Paul at a hearing; a committee vote is set for Thursday, with Paul’s support uncertain, though Mullin could win Democratic backing from Sen. John Fetterman, who indicated openness to the nomination.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, tapped by Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, signals a hard-line stance on immigration despite not sitting on DHS committees; his record includes support for stricter enforcement and skepticism of birthright citizenship, with confirmation hearings likely to shape DHS policies amid a funding standoff.
Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said Mullin’s confirmation hearing for DHS is on track with a vote planned next week, contingent on an FBI background check and an ethics review, despite Mullin’s past jabs at Paul over the 2017 assault.