Trump’s DHS pick Markwayne Mullin is confronted by Rand Paul at Senate hearing

WASHINGTON — Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, faced fellow senators on Wednesday at a confirmation hearing. And it didn’t begin well for the Oklahoma Republican, who has been tapped to take over DHS at a crucial time. The U.S. is locked in a war with Iran … Read more

Trump DHS pick Markwayne Mullin will appear before senators for his confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary, appears before senators on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing and will face questions over his vision for a department tasked with carrying out the Republican administration’s push for mass deportations. Mullin, an Oklahoma senator, has spent 13 years in Congress … Read more

Mullin faces Democrat grilling in first hurdle to lead DHS amid shutdown fight

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats are set to grill Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, his first hurdle to becoming the next Homeland Security chief. Mullin’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee comes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains … Read more

Mullin wins backing from China, Cuba hawks — and some Democrats — as critics question fitness to lead DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is drawing support from some of Congress’ most vocal China and Cuba hawks — and even some Democrats — to lead the Department of Homeland Security, though critics say the combative lawmaker lacks the experience and temperament for the post. The nomination comes … Read more

Wrestler, senator, tribal citizen: Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s pick to lead DHS?

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin appears on track to become the next Homeland Security secretary this month. He will be taking over a hulking agency that is strained by a government shutdown, on alert for heightened risks from war in Iran, and under pressure to carry out mass deportations. Mr. Mullin’s rise to a Cabinet nomination … Read more

House GOP leader launches Senate bid as Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A member of House GOP leadership is jumping into the open race for a Senate seat likely being vacated by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., after he was tapped to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). House GOP Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern, R-Okla., is officially launching … Read more

40+ House Republicans rally behind Markwayne Mullin for DHS, call it a ‘critical moment’ for border security

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Nearly 50 House Republicans are writing to President Donald Trump backing Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after Kristi Noem’s ouster. The pragmatist GOP Main Street Caucus is taking a formal stance, endorsing Mullin on Monday, as well … Read more

Mullin promises to earn Dem votes as GOP colleagues pounce on his seat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s move to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and tap Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as her replacement triggered a domino effect in Congress. Before Mullin can take the helm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), he has to be confirmed. And once confirmed, … Read more

Teamsters boss praises Mullin DHS nomination despite past heated hearings

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly two and a half years after they nearly came to blows in a viral Senate hearing, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien offered praise for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on Thursday after President Donald Trump nominated him to lead the Department of Homeland Security. “If anyone is willing … Read more

Sen. Markwayne Mullin reacts to Trump picking him to replace Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem has been ousted as Homeland Security secretary with President Trump announcing that Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin will be nominated to replace her. The change comes as the department faces a partial shutdown. CBS News’ Willie James Inman and Hunter Woodall report. Source link