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The Dem who crossed party lines to help secure Trump’s replacement for Noem

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The Independent UK · Mar 19

Senate panel advances Markwayne Mullin bid to lead DHS

A Senate committee advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be Homeland Security secretary Thursday, setting up a potential confirmation vote on the floor as early as next week. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 to report the nomination to the floor, the day after…

Roll Call · Mar 19

Corey Lewandowski Demanded 'Success Fees' From DHS Contractors: Report

Former Department of Homeland Security adviser Corey Lewandowski allegedly asked a government contractor to pay him "success fees," according to a report

International Business Times · Mar 19

Stephen A Smith rips both sides for ‘egregious’ DHS shutdown: ‘People are petrified’

‘That’s not a good situation for either side of the aisle to be in,’ Smith said

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Republicans’ greatest weapon in the US Senate may just be a Democrat

ANALYSIS: Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, Markwayne Mullin, lost committee chair Rand Paul, but could likely be saved by the GOP’s favorite Democrat, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Despite Republicans controlling three branches of government, Trump blames Dems for shutdown

Shutdown comes amid heightened scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement operations, with Democrats calling for changes to use of ID-obscuring masks, and how arrest warrants are obtained

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Markwayne Mullin Forced to Address Labeling Alex Pretti a 'Deranged Individual'

During his confirmation hearing as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin expressed regret over calling Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse shot dead by ICE agents, a "deranged individual."

International Business Times · Mar 18

Markwayne Mullin's History of Condoning Murder and Resisting Transparency Makes Him Ill-Suited To Run DHS

The Oklahoma senator, nominated to replace Kristi Noem, is blasé about the use of deadly force.

Reason · Mar 18

Trump’s DHS pick, Markwayne Mullin, stokes fears of more Fema cuts

Senator backs restructuring disaster agency but dodges questions on staffing, leaving officials uneasy over readiness and leadership

The Guardian - US · Mar 18

Doubts Emerge Over Markwayne Mullin's Claims of 'Special Assignments' Overseas Ahead of DHS Hearing

Questions are emerging about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's claims of overseas "special assignments" as the Oklahoma Republican seeks Senate confirmation to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

Latin Times · Mar 18