House GOP leader jumps into Oklahoma Senate race amidst DHS shakeup with Trump's backing
A House GOP leader is launching a Senate bid in Oklahoma, while President Trump has selected Rep. Markwayne Mullin as his pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
House GOP leader launches Senate bid as Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for DHS. A member of House GOP leadership is jumping into the open race for a Senate seat likely being vacated by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., after he was tapped to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The announcement comes amid speculation about who will replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker and who will challenge incumbent Sens. Mitch McConnell and Chuck Grassley in 2024. Mullin is set to lead the DHS, with Trump's selection seen as a key factor in the party's strategy for the upcoming election season.
