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Rand Paul confronts DHS nominee during fiery confirmation hearing

Paul challenged Markwayne Mullin over Mullin's past comments about the assault on Paul.

Rand Paul confronts DHS nominee during fiery confirmation hearing
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At a Senate confirmation hearing, Rand Paul challenged DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin over past comments about the 2017 assault on Paul. Mullin denied supporting the attack and defended his remarks, turning the hearing into a sharp exchange over political violence and his fitness to lead the department.

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Senator and committee chairman who challenged the DHS nominee over comments about Paul's 2017 assault.

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Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Senator and nominee for secretary of Homeland Security who defended his comments during the confirmation hearing.

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Donald Trump
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President whose DHS secretary pick was questioned at the hearing.

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

The outgoing DHS secretary Mullin was chosen to replace.

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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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