Mullin Inches Closer to Role of DHS Boss After Senate Advances Nomination

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is one step closer to being the next head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Senate advanced the 48-year-old’s nomination on Sunday in a 54–37 vote to limit debate on ​the appointment. A final confirmation vote for the Oklahoma native, who is one-eighth Cherokee Indian, could happen as early as March 23. If approved, he is expected to take over as DHS Secretary on March 31. President Donald Trump selected Mullin to lead DHS earlier this month after he appointed Secretary Kristi Noem as special envoy for the newly created Shield of the Americas on March 5. Reuters contributed to this report....