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Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as New U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Under Trump Administration

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The United States Senate confirmed ex-prison fighter and former Oklahoma Attorney General Mark Wayne "Mark" Mullin on March 24, appointing him to replace Gina Haspel in the Department of Homeland Security under President Donald Trump's administration.

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    The U.S. Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security.
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    Mullin replaces Kris McFarland, who was previously dismissed from her position in this role.
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    This appointment occurs under President Donald Trump's administration following a recent controversy involving Pentagon press rules.
[Mar 24] The U.S. Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kris McFarland who was dismissed from her position in this role under President Donald Trump's administration.