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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary while agency shutdown drags on

Tuesday, March 24 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Markwayne Mullin was confirmed to replace Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security on Monday as the department remains shut down. Mullin was confirmed by the Senate in a 54-45 vote on Monday night. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the sole Republican who voted against his confirmation. Two Democrats, Sen. John... Read More.

Drummond applauds President Trump’s selection of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security

Friday, March 6 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond today issued the following statement praising President Trump's nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: “Sen. Mullin is an inspired and excellent pick by President Trump to serve as his Cabinet Secretary of Homeland Security. The President knows what... Read More.

Markwayne Mullin replaces Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary

Friday, March 6 by News 9

WASHINGTON -Has President Trump replaced Kristi Noem as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? Yes, the President selected Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as Noem’s replacement on Thursday. President Trump decided to replace Noem as Secretary of the DHS, following tensions over congressional testimony about a federal advertising campaign. Mullin starts as acting DHS... Read More.