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The U.S. Senate confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on March 23 in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on March 23 in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the sole GOP vote against Mullin's confirmation, while Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico crossed party lines to vote in favor.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the sole GOP vote against Mullin's confirmation, while Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico crossed party lines to vote in favor.

Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said Mullin was "unfit" and that his "anger issues are a problem," but pledged to allow "an expeditious vote" on the nomination despite his opposition.

Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said Mullin was "unfit" and that his "anger issues are a problem," but pledged to allow "an expeditious vote" on the nomination despite his opposition.

Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was reassigned by President Donald Trump as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Noem's last day as DHS secretary is March 31.

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Mullin replaces Kristi Noem, who was reassigned by President Donald Trump as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Noem's last day as DHS secretary is March 31.

At his confirmation hearing, Mullin pledged that immigration agents "will not enter a home or place of business without a judicial warrant," signaling a potential shift from existing enforcement practices.

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At his confirmation hearing, Mullin pledged that immigration agents "will not enter a home or place of business without a judicial warrant," signaling a potential shift from existing enforcement practices.

DHS funding has lapsed since Feb. 14, leaving roughly 50,000 TSA officers without pay. More than 300 have quit since the shutdown began, causing long security lines at major airports across the country.

DHS funding has lapsed since Feb. 14, leaving roughly 50,000 TSA officers without pay. More than 300 have quit since the shutdown began, causing long security lines at major airports across the country.

Senate Confirms Mullin as New DHS Secretary, 54-45

Senate Confirms Mullin as New DHS Secretary, 54-45

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