Markwayne Mullin Advances With 54–37 Senate Vote in DHS Secretary Bid

Sen. Markwayne Mullin just scored a major win in the Senate. The Oklahoma Republican advanced in his bid to become the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after a key procedural vote ended 54–37. The result gives Mullin fresh momentum as the Senate moves closer to deciding one of the most high-stakes nominations tied to homeland security, border enforcement, and federal leadership.