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"path": "/2026/03/23/mullin-confirmed-as-homeland-security-chief/",
"publishedAt": "2026-03-24T00:30:44.000Z",
"site": "https://politicalwire.com",
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"textContent": "The Senate voted to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as Homeland Security secretary, Punchbowl News reports. The vote was 54-45. Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) crossed party lines in supporting Mullin. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) voted against the nomination.",
"title": "Markwayne Mullin Confirmed as Homeland Security Chief"
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