Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead Homeland Security advances to US Senate floor

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Thursday voted to move forward Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.  After the 8-7 vote, Mullin’s nomination will head to the Senate floor.  Thursday’s vote comes a day after Mullin, a Republican, appeared before the committee in a […]