How outlets cover John Fetterman D · PA · SEN · Mar 19 – Mar 20, 2026
Senate Committee Advances Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination
The committee advanced Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination 8-7, with John Fetterman the only Democrat voting yes. Coverage differs on whether to foreground Democratic backlash or Fetterman’s cross-party support for Mullin.
Lead article · Reuters · CENTERTrump Homeland nominee Markwayne Mullin advances to vote before full Senate - ReutersThe Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead DHS, 8-7, with John Fetterman providing the only Democratic vote in favor.
Left-leaning outlets center Democratic backlash and present Fetterman’s vote as controversial. Center outlets emphasize the committee vote and next Senate step, while also reporting criticism of Fetterman and Mullin. Right-leaning outlets present Fetterman’s break with Democrats as pivotal support for Mullin, with some also focusing on criticism of his vote.
Outlets by lean
18 RATED · 1 UNRATEDCompare by side
Alternet.org foregrounds criticism of Fetterman’s deciding vote and gives limited space to his explanation.
How it looks for Fetterman, by side
19 OF 20 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 9 mixed, 0 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 9 mixed, 0 informational.
1 UNRATED ARTICLE NOT SHOWN
When each side covered it
MAR 19 – 20Articles per day by side. MAR 19: Left 1, Center 6, Right 9. MAR 20: Left 0, Center 3, Right 0.
Others in this story
Full event ↗- Rand PaulRand Paul Opposes Markwayne Mullin's DHS Nomination30 ART.
- Markwayne MullinSenate Committee Advances Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Secretary Nomination25 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.
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