Fetterman Breaks Ranks to Back Mullin in DHS Nomination

Senator John Fetterman cast the deciding vote to advance Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to head the Department of Homeland Security, breaking with Democrats as the committee approved Mullin 8-7 along party lines and signaling likely Senate confirmation; Fetterman said his support reflected an open-minded, constructive relationship with Mullin and a focus on national security, while Democrats questioned Mullin’s DHS experience and past actions.