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Mullin Defends DHS Nomination Amid Controversy and Questions

3/18/2026

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Markwayne Mullin testified at a Senate hearing after his nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security.
He pledged funding for DHS and to follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, including mass deportations.
Senator Rand Paul challenged Mullin on his temperament and remarks that appeared to support violence.
Mullin said he regretted some remarks but would not apologize.
Democrats, including Senator Gary Peters, questioned Mullin’s readiness amid DHS challenges.

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Markwayne Mullin testified at a Senate hearing after his nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security.
He pledged funding for DHS and to follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, including mass deportations.
Senator Rand Paul challenged Mullin on his temperament and remarks that appeared to support violence.
Mullin said he regretted some remarks but would not apologize.
Democrats, including Senator Gary Peters, questioned Mullin’s readiness amid DHS challenges.