#homeland-security-secretary

#homeland-security-secretary

Sen. Rand Paul, chairing the Homeland Security committee, scheduled a confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary for the following Wednesday with a vote Thursday, pending completion of FBI background checks and ethics reviews.

Democratic Senator Peter Welch praised Republican nominee Markwayne Mullin as competent and honest for Homeland Security Secretary, contrasting him with predecessor Kristi Noem while emphasizing policy concerns over personal qualifications.