Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has been confirmed by the Senate to head the Department of Homeland Security just weeks after President Donald Trump tapped him for the role.
Trump recruited Mullin to replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in early March after a string of personal and political controversies. Noem will continue to serve in the role until March 31.
Despite Paul’s defection, Mullin secured support from some Democrats.
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Mullin’s nomination sailed through the Senate in a 54-45 vote Monday night with Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky being the lone GOP “no” vote after the two shared a heated exchange during a confirmation hearing.
Paul called out Mullin for allegedly calling a vicious assault against Paul that left him with broken ribs “completely
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