Recapping the Senate Hearing for Markwayne Mullin's Cabinet Nomination

Recapping the Senate hearing for Markwayne Mullin's cabinet nomination

Senators clashed during the confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin's nomination as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.

Markwayne Mullin DHS bid goes to vote after tense but calm hearing

Mullin vote could hinge on Fetterman as Paul vows to oppose

The nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-KY) to be President Donald Trump’s next head of the Department of Homeland Security may hinge on Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) in the face of opposition from Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). Paul, who chairs the Senate’s homeland security committee, will hold a Thursday vote to advance Mullin’s nomination to the full chamber, just one day after Paul eviscerated Mullin at the nominee’s confirmation hearing. Paul desc…

Sen. Markwayne Mullin vows to improve security grant program in DHS nomination hearing

In his nomination hearing to be secretary of homeland security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) said he will aim to “streamline the process” for grants, including the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) aimed at helping harden religious institutions, amid heightened antisemitism and increased threats during the ongoing war in Iran. The NSGP has faced persistent challenges, including severe underfunding, controversial new conditions and, most re…

Oklahoma officials announce candidacy for Congressional seats in wake of Mullin DHS nomination

OKLAHOMA CITY — Candidates are lining up to run for open Oklahoma Congressional seats following a recent White House appointment.

'I can cancel the vote': Rand Paul threatens to sink Mullin for hiding 'classified work'

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) threatened to cancel a confirmation vote for Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, after he refused to explain "classified work" that he had claimed to have done.During his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Mullin cl...