Markwayne Mullin clears Senate committee vote to replace Noem despite Rand Paul's dissent
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Rep. Markwayne Mullin advanced out of Senate committee to become Homeland Security secretary, signaling likely full Senate confirmation.
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The DHS secretary oversees border security, immigration enforcement, and deportation policy, directly affecting visa processing, work authorizations, and removals.
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Rep. Markwayne Mullin advanced out of a Senate committee vote to become Homeland Security secretary, succeeding Kristi Noem. The Oklahoma Republican cleared the committee despite opposition from Sen. Rand Paul, signaling likely confirmation support in the full Senate. Mullin's nomination reflects the Trump administration's effort to fill cabinet posts with loyalists willing to execute its border security and immigration agenda. The vote moves him closer to confirmation, with the full Senate expected to vote in coming days.
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Mullin advanced out of Senate committee and the full Senate is expected to vote on his nomination in coming days.
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