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 20% of divergence this week. 14 outlets covered it, splitting into 13 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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Right-leaning outlets celebrate Mullin as a great American patriot ready to make America safe again. Left-leaning sources focus on DHS in turmoil and the partial government shutdown he inherits.
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“Senate confirms Mullin to be DHS chief - Politico” · BBC, Axios, Politico, Al Jazeera, The Hill, PBS NewsHour
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CNNCNN Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead a DHS in turmoil 101d ago HPHuffPost Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin As Trump's DHS Secretary 101d ago WPWashington Post Senate confirms Mullin as Homeland Security secretary 101d ago NPRNPR Senate confirms Sen. Mullin as DHS secretary. And, Iran denies U.S. talks to end war 101d ago LEFT-CENTER1
ABCABC News WATCH: President Trump hosts swearing-in ceremony for DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin 101d ago CENTER4
AAxios Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary 101d ago PPolitico Senate confirms Mullin to be DHS chief - Politico 101d ago HThe Hill Markwayne Mullin sworn-in as DHS secretary 101d ago PBSPBS NewsHour News Wrap: Mullin sworn in as Homeland Security secretary 101d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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