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Sen. Josh Hawley Delays Quick Confirmation of Biden’s Homeland Security Nominee

Sen. Josh Hawley Delays Quick Confirmation of Biden’s Homeland Security Nominee
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) speaks to reporters as he arrives to the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 20, 2020. Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said on Tuesday he would place a hold on President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

He made the announcement hours after the Senate Homeland Security Committee ended its hearing with Alejandro Mayorkas.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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