Markwayne Mullin has moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump’s next homeland security secretary.
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Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference, Aug. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. PoliticsSen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., the White House pick for homeland security secretary, testifies during Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky, speaks before Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary, testifies before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary, testifies during Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., the White House pick for homeland security secretary, testifies during Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington. moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's next homeland security secretary after a Senate committee Thursday narrowly advanced his nomination. The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm the Oklahoma Republican next week.That vote included a “no” from the Republican chairman, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, and a “yes” from a Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. The approval comes as the parties are fighting bitterly over the policies of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to aKristi Noem, Trump's first DHS secretary. Mullin also signaled support for Trump’s immigration priorities, which are central to the funding standoff after the death of at least three American citizens at the hands of federal agents. Mullin's hearing was unusually combative and came close to going off the rails as he engaged in heated exchanges with some Democrats as well as Paul. In addition to a lengthy exchange over Mullin's failure to disclose what he characterized as a “classified” congressional trip while a House member, Paul opened the hearing with a fiery statement challenging Mullin's fitness to lead DHS. Paul pointed to comments Mullin made after a funding fight, when he called Paul a “freaking snake” and said he understood why a neighbor had tackled Paul in a lawn care dispute.“I just wonder if someone who applauds violence against their political opponents is the right person to lead an agency that has struggled to accept limits to the proper use of force?” Paul said.Paul later said he would not vote for Mullin’s confirmation. Fetterman, who has frequently challenged his own party, said his vote was"rooted in a strong committed, constructive working relationship with Senator Mullin for our nation’s security.”Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Mother of 18-year-old killed at Westside Burger King serves customers, pays for meals in son’s honorJacksonville approves next step in bringing UF campus to cityPulse nightclub demolished as Orlando moves toward permanent memorial for 49 victims of massacreBehind-the-scenes look at bomb squad training at Camp BlandingCity Council holds first JEA Special Committee meeting over potential unpaid capacity feesSenate Housing Bill could boost Jacksonville’s fight against affordability crisisTime to get some green in my garden. Expert advice from Five PointsJSO shoots man who pointed gun at officers while walking toward them outside Gate gas stationJacksonville TikTok influencer advocates for expansion of trade programs in Duval CountyGas station awning toppled during thunderstorms in Nassau CountyPonte Vedra double murder happened very close to another high profile crime sceneLights Out: Residents, businesses asked to turn off non-essential lights for bird migration
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