Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is “pushing for a vote” on Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for heading up Homeland Security, in the first week after the inauguration.
Speaking to Breitbart News Daily, Paul — chair of the Homeland Security Committee, which is in charge of confirming both Noem and Russell Vought for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) — said they are pushing for a quick turnaround.
“Well, the primary appointment will be the secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and also important will be Russ Vought who will be head of OMB,” he said, noting they have already talked to both of them.
“We’ll be having their nomination hearing next week, which is the earliest we can possibly
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