(Adnkronos) – With 54 votes in favor and 45 against, the United States Senate has confirmed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin, a representative in the House for 10 years and a senator for three, takes the place of the controversial Kristi Noem, ‘fired’ in recent days by Donald Trump, following controversies over the department’s aggressive enforcement of immigration laws.
USA, Senate confirms Mullin as new Homeland Security Secretary
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