Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary despite Rand Paul's opposition
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-7 to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination for homeland security secretary to the full Senate. The vote included opposition from Republican chairman Rand Paul, who criticized Mullin for comments condoning violence against Paul, and support from Democrat John Fetterman. The confirmation hearing was contentious, with heated exchanges between Mullin and various senators.
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