BREAKING: The U.S. Senate has confirmed the Secretary of Homeland Security by a 54-45 vote
The United States Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security following a 54–45 vote. The decision comes after a closely watched confirmation process that drew attention from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, will now lead the Department of Homeland Security, which is responsible…