Tag: secretary of homeland security
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Markwayne Mullin confirmed as secretary of homeland security
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Markwayne Mullin as secretary of homeland security on March 23, 2026. The Senate voted 54-45 in favor of his nomination, with 52 Republicans and two Democrats, Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), voting in favor. Forty-two Democrats voted against the nomination, along with two independents who caucus…
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Kristi Noem confirmed as secretary of homeland security
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security on Jan. 25, 2025. The Senate voted 59-34 in favor of her nomination with 23 Republicans and 7 Democrats voting in favor. This was the fourth member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second presidential term. Trump announced on…
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Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds confirmation hearing for Kristi Noem for secretary of homeland security
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Kristi Noem for secretary of Homeland Security on Jan. 17, 2025. At the time the hearing ended, the committee had not yet scheduled a meeting to vote on Noem’s nomination. Noem must receive a majority approval vote in the committee before her…