How outlets cover Markwayne Mullin SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY · Mar 18 – Mar 19, 2026
Rand Paul Criticizes Markwayne Mullin at DHS Nomination Hearing
Markwayne Mullin faced a Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security, where Rand Paul criticized him. Coverage differs on whether the focus is Paul’s challenge, Mullin’s testimony and support, or their dispute over past remarks.
Lead article · CNBC · CENTERDHS nominee Markwayne Mullin gets Senate hearing WednesdayMarkwayne Mullin appeared at a Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary, where Rand Paul criticized him.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize the force and impact of Paul’s challenge to Mullin’s fitness. Center outlets combine reporting on Mullin’s answers and senators’ questions with attention to support for his nomination. Right-leaning outlets focus on the dispute over Mullin’s past remarks and his response to Paul.
Outlets by lean
8 RATED · 1 UNRATEDCompare by side
Raw Story emphasizes the force of Paul’s statement and presents it as a challenge to Mullin’s fitness to lead DHS.
How it looks for Mullin, by side
8 OF 9 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 1 informational. Center: 0 good, 2 bad, 1 mixed, 1 informational. Right: 0 good, 2 bad, 1 mixed, 0 informational.
1 UNRATED ARTICLE NOT SHOWN
When each side covered it
MAR 18 – 19Articles per day by side. MAR 18: Left 1, Center 4, Right 3. MAR 19: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0.
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