Paul hopes for Mullin’s DHS confirmation hearing next week
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Senator Rand Paul plans to schedule a confirmation hearing next week for Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security.
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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced Monday his intention to schedule a confirmation hearing next week for Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.). Mullin is President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Paul indicated that the committee is targeting "a week from Wednesday" for the hearing. This development marks a key step in the confirmation process for a critical cabinet position within the Trump administration. The hearing will allow senators to question Mullin on his qualifications and policy positions before a potential full Senate vote.
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Senator Rand Paul plans to schedule a confirmation hearing next week for Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS.
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