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Markwayne MullinSECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
How outlets cover Mullin · Mar 16 – Mar 23, 2026

Markwayne Mullin Faces Senate Questions at DHS Confirmation Hearing

Markwayne Mullin answered senators’ questions at his confirmation hearing to lead DHS. Coverage differs over whether the hearing chiefly raised doubts about his fitness or showcased his policy answers and support.

Lead article · CNN · CENTERDemocrats like Markwayne Mullin but that doesn't mean they'll vote for him for DHS secretary
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tl;drSUMMARY ACROSS OUTLETS

Outlets agree Mullin faced Senate questions at a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Left-leaning outlets present the hearing as a test of Mullin’s fitness, stressing criticism of his performance and past conduct. Center outlets mostly recount the exchanges over his record, temperament and plans for DHS. Right-leaning outlets highlight his policy answers and support for his nomination, while one opinion piece criticizes Democrats and Rand Paul.

Outlets by lean

22 RATED · 2 UNRATED

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THE FRAMEAVG CRED 57
“Doubts about Mullin’s fitness”

Left-leaning coverage highlights criticism of Mullin’s hearing performance, his account of a classified mission and questions about his preparedness.

3 LEFT ARTICLES
The Daily BeastMAR 19 · 3:26 AM ET
Jimmy Kimmel Brutally Mocks ICE Cowboy's Disastrous Senate HearingMullin’s performance at his confirmation hearing drew criticism from Jimmy Kimmel.CRED 71BAL 50 BAD
Raw StoryMAR 18 · 9:36 PM ET
Jen Psaki torches MAGA senator who won't explain his dubious 'double super secret' missionAt his confirmation hearing, Mullin declined to detail foreign travel and a security mission, saying the information was classified.CRED 56BAL 25 MIXED
WonketteMAR 23 · 7:15 AM ET
Markwayne Mullin Got 'Splainin' And 'Polgizin' To His Senate Colleagues To Do If He Wants That DHS JobMullin’s confirmation bid faces questions about his past conduct and views during a Senate hearing.CRED 43BAL 5 BAD
UNRATED · 2 · NOT ON THE SPECTRUM

How it looks for Mullin

Left: 0 good, 2 bad, 1 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 2 bad, 10 mixed, 5 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 2 mixed, 1 informational.

2 UNRATED ARTICLES NOT SHOWN

When each side covered it

Articles per day by side. MAR 16: Left 0, Center 1, Right 0. MAR 17: Left 0, Center 1, Right 1. MAR 18: Left 1, Center 14, Right 2. MAR 19: Left 1, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 20: Left 0, Center 1, Right 0. MAR 21: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 22: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAR 23: Left 1, Center 0, Right 0.

LEFT-LEANING OUTLETS ARRIVED 52H LATER

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