Heidi Li Feldman
Not surprising but unbelievably sick: the US Senate is poised to put Markwayne Mullin in charge of DHS. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/senate-committee-advances-markwayne-mullin-homeland-security
Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead homeland security

Republican senator’s nomination will now be considered by full Senate, where the GOP appears poised to confirm him

The Guardian
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Show threadPaul_IPv6Mar 19

@heidilifeldman

gotta say, a head of cabbage is looking better and better as head of DHS...

Show threadCarolynMar 19
@paul_ipv6 @heidilifeldman It’s always someone totally unqualified for the job.
Show threadDave WiseMar 20
@paul_ipv6 @heidilifeldman The head of cabbage would do less damage.
Show threadPaul_IPv6Mar 20

@davetheresurrector @heidilifeldman

do less damage, break less laws, be more intelligent, be of some use to the world (as food). yup.

Show thread0ptimistMar 20
@paul_ipv6 @heidilifeldman 🤣👍👍
Show threadFugue State Machine MotoMar 19
@heidilifeldman @paul_ipv6 Thanks, Fetterman 🤬
Show threadnobodyMar 19
@cmdrmoto @heidilifeldman @paul_ipv6 when is he up for reelection?
Show threadAndresMar 19

@Rajiv 2028, according to https://ballotpedia.org/John_Fetterman. Term ends Jan 2029 (assuming he's not reelected).

@cmdrmoto @heidilifeldman @paul_ipv6

John Fetterman

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

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Show threadVirginicusMar 20
@heidilifeldman Personal interest is strong, here: a Senator who votes yes no longer has to work with him every day.
Show threadrsalzMar 20
@heidilifeldman on the bright side, this probably strengthens Democrats resolve to keep not funding it