Mullin’s DHS nomination set for quick vote ‘as of now,’ Rand Paul says

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination as Homeland Security secretary remains on track for rapid-fire action this week, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said Wednesday — despite his own sharp misgivings about Mullin’s fitness for office.

As chair of Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Paul holds Mullin’s confirmation hopes in his hands. He questioned in stark terms whether his fellow Republican has the temperament to run DHS after Mullin expressed sympathy for a...