Senate Holds Hearing on Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Nomination

Rand Paul challenged nominee Markwayne Mullin over past remarks at his confirmation hearing and said he would oppose the nomination. Coverage differs on whether the exchange chiefly tests Mullin’s fitness, reflects broader DHS issues, or is a GOP clash.

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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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“Paul’s critique tests Mullin’s fitness”

Left-leaning coverage makes Paul’s objections central and links them to whether Mullin is fit to lead DHS.

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EsquireMAR 19 · 12:23 PM ET

Markwayne Mullin's Senate Confirmation Hearing Was a Total Insanity FestPaul challenged Mullin over statements about Paul’s assault and Mullin’s past confrontation with a labor leader.CRED 77BAL 25 MIXED

SlateMAR 18 · 3:31 PM ET

Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing was hilarious—and he might lose.Paul challenged Mullin about his remarks on Paul's assault and said he would not support Mullin's nomination.CRED 73BAL 50 MIXED

Raw StoryMAR 18 · 10:19 PM ET

GOP senators privately admit Rand Paul was right about Mullin after 'vicious' takedownPaul’s criticism of Mullin at the confirmation hearing prompted private and public reactions from Republican lawmakers.CRED 56BAL 55 MIXED

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The Independent · Republicans' greatest weapon in the US Senate may just be a Democrat
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KXL (original publisher not identified) · 'Low impulse control': GOP Sen. Paul confronts Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin over 'violence' at confirmation hearing
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BBC News · Five takeaways from Markwayne Mullin's Homeland Security confirmation hearing
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Abc11 (original publisher not identified) · Markwayne Mullin tells senators Homeland Security needs funding as he faces confirmation hearing
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The US Sun · Markwayne Mullin wipes away tears while defending DHS nomination as Senator Rand Paul rips into him for 'anger issues'
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