2 Dems help Republicans confirm Trump's pick to replace DHS secretary

The Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as homeland security secretary Monday in a 54-45 vote, with crucial support from two Democrats breaking ranks.

Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) voted for Mullin despite Democratic opposition, while Rand Paul (R-KY) voted against his party colleague following their contentious confirmation hearing clash.

Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter and plumbing company owner, takes over a department facing a...