Mullin's confirmation survives key test vote as DHS remains shutdown - Fox News
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Mullin's confirmation advances despite ongoing DHS shutdown.
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Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security advanced past a key procedural vote, moving toward confirmation despite an ongoing DHS shutdown. The vote represents progress on filling a critical cabinet position during a period of operational disruption at the agency responsible for border security, immigration enforcement, and disaster response. A successful confirmation would place Mullin in charge of managing both the immediate shutdown and longer-term policy priorities for the sprawling department. The timing underscores the Trump administration's push to staff major agencies while Congress works to resolve the funding lapse. Mullin's path to confirmation now moves to a final Senate floor vote.
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A key test vote on Mullin's confirmation proceeded while DHS remains shutdown.
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