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Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Homeland Security

Trump's nominee was approved late Monday, following the firing of Kristi Noem amidst public backlash

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary

The vote comes as DHS is at the center of a shutdown fight over funding.

Axios

Senate ready to confirm Mullin to Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

The Senate is heading toward a vote to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the new secretary of Homeland Security

The Independent UK

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‘Every one knows this is wrong’: The ‘unreal’ truth about the next Homeland Security chief just leaked and Nancy Mace won’t let it go

Of course, after Noem, Trump's next Homeland Security pick had to be another despicable human being.

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John Fetterman Praises Elon Musk For Offering To Pay TSA Salaries During Shutdown: 'Should Never Come To This'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman praised Elon Musk for offering to pay the salaries of TSA employees during the ongoing DHS shutdown, noting he continues to support ending it.

Latin Times

Joe Kent Defects, Robots, and Mad Men Sequel Ideas

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss political fallout from the Iran war, Tulsi Gabbard's pivot, and Rand Paul calling out Markwayne Mullin.

Reason

New Homeland Security Secretary just barely scraped by first round of nomination hearings – a Democrat betrayal made it possible

Round one was far from a KO, but he’s on to round 2.

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Wrap-up: Senate not done yet

Senators are sticking around Washington this weekend after a busy week on the Hill highlighted partisan divides, intraparty friction and growing tension between the two chambers. One thing is clear — everyone is ready for spring break. The Senate has largely been wrapped up in an extended debate on the…

Roll Call

Senate Republicans crushed a last-ditch effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war, handed the president a total blank check for destruction

Trump can continue to do as he pleases.

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Melania behind the scenes: First lady reportedly convinced Trump to ease deportation policies

First lady reportedly part of team stressing need for reassessment of illegal immigration crackdown after disastrous Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, which saw two U.S. citizens killed

The Independent UK

Stephen Colbert Criticizes Mullin's Temperament After DHS Hearing: 'A History of Being Real Dumb and Real Angry About It'

Stephen Colbert criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin during his monologue on "The Late Show," focusing on the Oklahoma Republican's temperament following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Latin Times

Rand Paul Slams DHS Secretary Candidate Mullin, Says he Will Vote Against Confirmation: 'No Business Leading Federal Law Enforcement'

Senator Rand Paul slammed fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin, saying he will vote against confirming him as Department of Homeland Security secretary because he did not condemn an attack against him years ago.

Latin Times

Rand Paul's Anger at Markwayne Mullin Is Justified

"He can't bring himself to say we shouldn't settle political questions with violence," said Paul.

Reason

The Dem who crossed party lines to help secure Trump’s replacement for Noem

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Senate panel advances Markwayne Mullin bid to lead DHS

A Senate committee advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be Homeland Security secretary Thursday, setting up a potential confirmation vote on the floor as early as next week. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 to report the nomination to the floor, the day after…

Latin Times

John Fetterman Provides Key Vote To Advance Nomination Of Markwayne Mullin As DHS Secretary

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman was the lone Democrat to support the nomination of Markwayne Mullin as the next Department of Homeland Security secretary.

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert on DHS pick Markwayne Mullin: ‘Has a history of being real dumb and real angry about it’

Late-night hosts discussed the confirmation hearing for Trump’s new homeland security pick, the about-face by Republicans on Iran and the war’s sticker-shock for ordinary Americans

The Independent UK

‘Trump’s favorite Democrat’ Fetterman bails out pick to replace Noem at DHS in Senate cliffhanger

Oklahoma senator survives committee vote despite saying he ‘understood’ why the committee chairman was subject to savage beating

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The Guardian - US

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

Republican senator’s nomination will now be considered by full Senate, where the GOP appears poised to confirm him

Axios

Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS

Chair Rand Paul voted "no, while Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) voted in favor.

Reason

Cesar Chavez Accused of Sexual Abuse

Plus: Mullin vs. Paul, the metaverse lives, the Pentagon wants $200 for the war in Iran, and more...

The Independent UK

Republicans’ greatest weapon in the US Senate may just be a Democrat

ANALYSIS: Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, Markwayne Mullin, lost committee chair Rand Paul, but could likely be saved by the GOP’s favorite Democrat, writes John Bowden

International Business Times

Markwayne Mullin Forced to Address Labeling Alex Pretti a 'Deranged Individual'

During his confirmation hearing as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin expressed regret over calling Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse shot dead by ICE agents, a "deranged individual."

Reason

Markwayne Mullin's History of Condoning Murder and Resisting Transparency Makes Him Ill-Suited To Run DHS

The Oklahoma senator, nominated to replace Kristi Noem, is blasé about the use of deadly force.

Latin Times

Rand Paul Confronts Fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin at DHS Hearing: 'Tell Me to My Face Why I Deserved to Be Assaulted'

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul confronted fellow Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin during a confirmation hearing as the latter seeks to become the next DHS secretary.

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