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Markwayne Mullin's nomination by Trump opens Senate seat in Oklahoma

Trump’s planned nomination of Mullin would leave an opening in Oklahoma’s Senate delegation.

Markwayne Mullin's nomination by Trump opens Senate seat in Oklahoma
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President Donald Trump plans to nominate Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security secretary, which would leave a Senate vacancy. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt would choose a temporary replacement, while potential candidates are expected to consider the seat.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Oklahoma senator whom Trump plans to nominate as Homeland Security secretary

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Donald Trump
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President planning to nominate Mullin as Homeland Security secretary

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Kevin Hern
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Oklahoma representative expected to consider running for the Senate seat

Oklahoma representative expected to consider running for the Senate seat

James M. Inhofe
Former U.S. Senator (R-OK)

Former Oklahoma senator whose unexpired term Mullin was elected to fill

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Trump Nominates Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump selected Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Left-leaning outlets focus on criticism of Noem’s tenure and Mullin’s LGBTQ+ and immigration record. Center outlets mostly explain the personnel change, Mullin’s background and the confirmation or Senate-seat implications. Right-leaning outlets emphasize supportive reactions and defenses of Mullin’s qualifications, with some coverage instead tracking the possible Senate vacancy.

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