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Markwayne MullinSECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
How outlets cover Mullin · Feb 25 – Feb 26, 2026

Mullin and Sanders Clash During Casey Means Nomination Hearing

Markwayne Mullin and Bernie Sanders exchanged sharp remarks over health care at Casey Means's surgeon general nomination hearing. Coverage differs on whether it centers the back-and-forth or frames Mullin's criticism as a rebuke.

Lead article · Fox News · RIGHTSen Bernie Sanders, Sen Markwayne Mullin clash during Senate hearing
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At a Senate hearing on Casey Means's surgeon general nomination, Markwayne Mullin and Bernie Sanders exchanged sharp remarks over health care.

Center outlets recount the back-and-forth, including Sanders's reply to Mullin; right-leaning outlets more often emphasize Mullin's criticism as a forceful rebuke and highlight favorable reactions to it.

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“A heated exchange over health care”

Center coverage recounts the sharp exchange and past clashes, including Sanders's reply to Mullin.

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Daily MailFEB 26 · 2:00 AM ET
GOP lawmaker delivers brutal barb to Bernie Sanders as duo rehash feud in fiery Senate showdownMullin told Sanders he was part of the problem during a heated exchange at a hearing on healthcare.CRED 54BAL 30 MIXEDDAILY MAIL · REPUBLISHED BY DAILY MAIL

How it looks for Mullin

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

When each side covered it

Articles per day by side. FEB 25: Left 0, Center 0, Right 4. FEB 26: Left 0, Center 1, Right 1.

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