How outlets cover Markwayne Mullin SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Mar 19, 2026
Senate Committee Advances Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Secretary Nomination
A Senate committee advanced Mullin’s DHS nomination by an 8-7 vote, with Fetterman supporting and Paul opposing. Center outlets focus on the vote and hearing questions; right-leaning outlets emphasize Fetterman’s pivotal support.
A Senate committee advanced Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security by an 8-7 vote, sending it to the full Senate. John Fetterman supported the nomination, while Rand Paul opposed it.
Center outlets emphasize the committee vote and next procedural step, alongside questions raised at the hearing about Mullin’s qualifications and record. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Fetterman’s support as pivotal to advancing the nomination despite Paul’s opposition.
Outlets by lean
19 RATED · 3 UNRATEDCompare by side
Center outlets focus on the 8-7 advance and next Senate step, while also recounting questions about Mullin’s qualifications, immigration views and past remarks.
- WSET · Senate panel narrowly advances Mullin for DHS secretary amid bipartisan concernsNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Hiphopwired · Senate Panel Moves Sen. Markwayne Mullin DHS Nomination AheadNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- The Independent · Democrat bails out Trump's Noem replacement pick Markwayne Mullin in key vote on DHS chiefNO PUBLISHED LEAN
How it looks for Mullin, by side
22 OF 25 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 1 bad, 5 mixed, 8 informational. Right: 0 good, 3 bad, 2 mixed, 3 informational.
3 UNRATED ARTICLES NOT SHOWN
When each side covered it
MAR 19Articles per day by side. MAR 19: Left 0, Center 14, Right 8.
Others in this story
Full event ↗- Rand PaulRand Paul Opposes Markwayne Mullin's DHS Nomination30 ART.
- John FettermanSenate Committee Advances Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination20 ART.
- Elissa SlotkinSlotkin Questions Mullin on ICE at Polling Places at Confirmation Hearing3 ART.
- Katie Boyd BrittRand Paul Prevents Katie Britt From Introducing Markwayne Mullin at Confirmation Hearing2 ART.
No left-leaning outlet has covered this yet. We’ll alert you when one does.No left-leaning outlet has covered this yet. We’ll alert you when one does, and when any new outlet covers it.