Markwayne Mullin Confirmation Hearing Set for March 18
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Markwayne Mullin Confirmation Hearing Scheduled
A Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing has been scheduled as the Oklahoma senator seeks approval for a new role in the federal government.
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin is set to appear before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on March 18.
The hearing will determine whether Mullin will be confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
Markwayne Mullin Confirmation Hearing Follows Nomination
The Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing comes after President Donald Trump nominated Mullin for the cabinet position.
The nomination followed Trump’s decision to remove former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from the post.
If confirmed, Mullin would leave the U.S. Senate to take over leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate Vote Expected After Hearing
Following the Markwayne Mullin confirmation hearing, the full U.S. Senate would vote on whether to approve the nomination.
The Department of Homeland Security oversees federal agencies responsible for border security, disaster response and national security.