Paul hopes for Mullin’s DHS confirmation hearing next week
Senate Homeland Security chair Rand Paul and other senators consider votes as Republicans push for rapid confirmation of Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
- On Wednesday, March 18, the Senate will hold the first confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, with Sen. Rand Paul announcing the target date.
- The White House sent Mullin's nomination to the Senate after Kristi Noem's removal last Thursday, March 5, following his nomination by President Trump.
- Sen. Rand Paul has yet to commit and will reserve judgment until the hearing, while Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he would support Mullin.
- Republican leadership is pushing to advance the nomination quickly, with Trump hoping for confirmation by the end of the month.
- Mullin said he is 'super excited' about the opportunity and called it humbling to be considered for the Cabinet post, pledging to earn support and emphasize DHS protects everyone.
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Rand Paul says Mullin's confirmation hearing may happen in coming weeks
The Kentucky Republican told reporters that the confirmation hearing for Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated for Homeland Security secretary, may happen soon.
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