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Trump Nominee Mullin Faces Heated Confirmation Hearing

3/19/2026

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Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), underwent a contentious confirmation hearing on March 18, 2026.
Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, pledged to require judicial warrants for immigration officers entering private properties, diverging from former Secretary Kristi Noem's policies.
Tensions arose with committee chair Rand Paul, who questioned Mullin's temperament and past comments on violence.
Democrats expressed skepticism about Mullin's commitment to immigration reform.
A committee vote on his nomination is set for March 19, 2026.

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Story summary

Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), underwent a contentious confirmation hearing on March 18, 2026.
Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, pledged to require judicial warrants for immigration officers entering private properties, diverging from former Secretary Kristi Noem's policies.
Tensions arose with committee chair Rand Paul, who questioned Mullin's temperament and past comments on violence.
Democrats expressed skepticism about Mullin's commitment to immigration reform.
A committee vote on his nomination is set for March 19, 2026.