Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s new homeland security chief?
Here's what we know about Markwayne Mullin, who'll oversee Trump’s contentious crackdown on migrants in the US.
Who is Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s new homeland security chief?
Here's what we know about Markwayne Mullin, who'll oversee Trump’s contentious crackdown on migrants in the US. Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.
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US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief
The US senator will now oversee the embattled department after a series of immigration enforcement blunders.
U.S. Senate confirms Trump’s pick Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security
Mullin replaces Kristi Noem during public backlash over administration’s immigration enforcement and mass deportation operations
Senate confirms Trump loyalist Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary
Oklahoma senator, confirmed in 54-45 vote, replaces Kristi Noem to lead president’s immigration crackdown Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US Senate on Monday confirmed Markwayne Mullin to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, elevating the Republican senator to a role where he will be among the public faces of Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants. The Republican controlled chamber confirmed Mullin largely along party lines, with a vote of 54-45. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the only Republican to vote against him, while Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman and New Mexico’s Martin Heinrich were the sole Democrats to vote in favor. Continue reading...
Senate approves Trump’s Homeland nominee Mullin with immigration crackdown under scrutiny
Mullin backs Trump’s hardline immigration view but signalled that he would dial back some aggressive policies.
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