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Five takeaways from Markwayne Mullin's Homeland Security confirmation hearing

Paul confronted Mullin over past comments about the attack on Paul and questioned his suitability to lead DHS.

Five takeaways from Markwayne Mullin's Homeland Security confirmation hearing
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At Markwayne Mullin’s Homeland Security confirmation hearing, senators questioned him about immigration enforcement, the department’s funding shutdown and his past remarks about a man killed by federal agents. The committee expected to vote on his nomination next.

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Rand Paul R · KY · SEN
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Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senate committee chair who challenged Mullin during the hearing

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator and nominee for Homeland Security secretary

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Andy Kim
D · NJ · SEN

New Jersey senator who asked about consulting communities on detention facilities

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration blamed Democrats for the DHS funding delay

John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Pennsylvania senator who said he would support Mullin’s nomination

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Mullin’s predecessor as Homeland Security secretary

Gary C. Peters
D · MI · SEN

Michigan senator who questioned Mullin about his comments on Alex Pretti

Richard Blumenthal
D · CT · SEN

Connecticut senator who questioned Mullin about ICE warrants

ALSO MENTIONED  Alex Pretti, Man killed by federal immigration officials in Minneapolis; Sean O'Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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Senate Holds Hearing on Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Nomination

At Markwayne Mullin’s Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary, Rand Paul challenged him over past remarks about Paul’s assault and political violence, and said he would vote against the nomination. Left-leaning outlets center Paul’s criticism, with some presenting it as merited and relevant to Mullin’s fitness. Center outlets pair the confrontation with Mullin’s answers and questions about DHS policy, funding, immigration and travel. Right-leaning outlets also stress the clash, while some foreground Mullin’s rebuttal or question Paul’s conduct.

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