Mar 05 WATCH: Mullin says he wasn't expecting call from Trump on DHS, but is 'excited to get started' By Associated Press Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma is President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next Homeland Security Secretary, following the firing of Kristi Noem on Thursday. Mullin told reporters at the Capitol that he would get DHS “focused on protecting the… Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump replacing Noem as Homeland Security secretary By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump, who said he would nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin in her place, made the announcement on social media after Noem faced a two-day grilling on Capitol Hill this week from GOP members as well as Democrats. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back By Hannah Grabenstein Mullin later clarified to reporters that he was mistaken and that Monarez and Kennedy's meeting was not recorded. Continue reading
Nov 14 What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism. Continue reading
Nov 14 WATCH: Oklahoma senator challenges Teamsters president to a fight during Senate hearing By Adam Kemp The Tuesday hearing in the Senate devolved into an angry confrontation between Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma and International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O’Brien. Continue reading
Aug 23 Rep. Markwayne Mullin wins U.S. Senate GOP runoff in deep-red Oklahoma By Sean Murphy, Associated Press Mullin's victory Tuesday over former Speaker of the Oklahoma House T.W. Shannon makes Mullin a likely favorite to win the seat U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe is leaving early after nearly 30 years in office. Continue reading