Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead homeland security

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Chris Stein in WashingtonMarch 19, 2026 at 03:27 PM

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The Senate committee on homeland security and governmental affairs advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday. The vote was near party line, with all but one Republican, Rand Paul, supporting the nomination. One Democrat, John Fetterman, also voted in favor. Mullin's nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration, where his confirmation is expected. The vote followed Mullin's confirmation hearing where he faced questions about his stance on immigration and past incidents suggesting he condones violence. Democrats, like Senator Gary Peters, expressed concerns about Mullin's transparency and suitability for the role, citing his past behavior and support for Trump's immigration policies.

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Alex Pretti 30% Michigan 30% Kentucky 30% Sean O'Brien 40% Oklahoma 40% John Fetterman 60% Donald Trump ×260% Gary Peters ×270% United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ×270% Rand Paul ×270% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×380% Markwayne Mullin ×890%

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