The Senate Homeland Security Committee narrowly advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security in an eight to seven vote.Democratic Senator John Fetterman provided the crucial support needed to overcome opposition from Republican Chairman Rand Paul.Rand Paul cited concerns about Mullin's temperament and history of comments regarding political violence during the confirmation hearing.The full
Senate is expected to hold a final confirmation vote as early as next week to fill the leadership vacancy left by
Kristi Noem.