Oklahoma Governor’s Suggested Successor for Sen Mullin Is An Unfamiliar Figure Who Donated to Trump’s Opponent
Oklahoma Governor’s Senate Appointment Choice Raises Eyebrows Oklahoma’s Governor, Kevin Stitt, a Republican, is reportedly planning to temporarily appoint Alan Armstrong, a relatively unknown oil executive, to fill the vacancy left by Senator Markwayne Mullin, who has been nominated by President Trump for a position as Secretary of Homeland Security, pending Senate confirmation. Stitt’s decision […]
Mullin passes important vote and advances toward heading DHS
Test Vote for Secretary of Homeland Security Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) passed a crucial test vote on Sunday as he aims to become the Secretary of Homeland Security. Nominated by President Donald Trump, Mullin is not expected to secure final confirmation until Monday night, with just one vote still pending. If he is approved, Mullin […]
Talarico challenges Mullin, refers to undocumented students as ‘the most patriotic’
Democratic Senate Candidate Opposes Nomination of DHS Head James Talarico, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, recently expressed his opposition to Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security during an interview in Dallas, Texas. He stated he would reject any nominee who doesn’t support dismantling Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which he refers […]
Joy Behar criticizes Fetterman on ‘The View’ for his key vote for Mullin.
Joy Behar Criticizes Sen. Fetterman for Supporting Mullin During a recent episode of “The View,” co-host Joy Behar confronted Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) for backing Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the nominee for secretary of Homeland Security. “I think he’s a terrible person,” Behar remarked about Mullin. “As I mentioned before, Fetterman was the pivotal […]
Mullin moves forward in the committee vote for DHS secretary confirmation
Senate Democrats Narrowly Advance Mullin’s Confirmation Senate Democrats played a crucial role in advancing Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) toward his next round of confirmation following a contentious hearing. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, firmly stated he would not back Mullin, deeming him “unfit” for the position. […]
Mullin confronts intense DHS hearing as Rand Paul conflict and Democratic doubt complicate the way forward
Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for the Department of Homeland Security was filled with tension and sharp exchanges, particularly between him and Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul. It’s clear there’s a rush to confirm him, especially with a deadline set by President Trump for March 31. This hearing was crucial, especially given the ongoing […]
Rand Paul criticizes Markwayne Mullin for an alleged comment regarding a violent attack.
Sen. Rand Paul Critiques DHS Nominee Markwayne Mullin On Wednesday, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) expressed strong criticism towards President Trump’s nominee for the Department of Homeland Security, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), accusing him of justifying violence. Paul highlighted an incident from 2017 where he was assaulted by a neighbor, resulting in six broken ribs and […]
Democrats Convert Mullin Confirmation Hearing into Discussion on DHS Shutdown, 2020 Election, ICE
Democrats decided not to highlight Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-OK) congressional record during a confirmation hearing for the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Instead, they focused on disputes with Republicans regarding the department’s ongoing shutdown, the 2020 election, and the credibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Wednesday, as Sen. Rand […]
Mullin feels overwhelmed while sharing Trump’s backing following his son’s injury.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin Reflects on Support from Trump During Son’s Recovery During a recent nomination hearing for the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) became visibly emotional while discussing the support his family received from former President Donald Trump after his son Jim suffered a severe brain injury in January 2020. “I’m going […]
Mullin Shares How Trump Supported His Injured Son in 2020 Election Year
Senator Confirmation Hearing Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing as the prospective head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During the session, Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) asked Mullin to share a personal story involving his son, aiming to highlight his […]