The Senate confirmed President Trump's nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen, by a narrow vote Dec. 5. (The Washington Post)The Senate confirmed President Trump's nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen, by a narrow vote Dec. 5. An attorney and cybersecurity expert, Nielsen will be the first DHS secretary with previous experience working at the agency. “By confirming Ms. Nielsen’s nomination to lead the DHS, this Senate will take a serious step to strengthen our nation’s security,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said in a statement. Several administration officials say Duke has informed the White House she plans to resign once Nielsen takes over.

Source: Washington Post December 05, 2017 21:43 UTC