Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as Department of Homeland Security secretary and he is sworn in
The U.S. Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin as Department of Homeland Security secretary in a 54-45 vote on Monday evening, with only two Democrats supporting him and one Republican opposing. Mullin was sworn in on Tuesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi in an Oval Office ceremony. He replaces Kristi Noem, who was removed from the position by President Trump earlier this month.
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This event sits in the top 19% of divergence this week. 14 outlets covered it, splitting into 13 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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