Fiery DHS Confirmation Hearing Test for Mullin as Paul Grills Over Anger and Past Remarks

Trump’s pick Markwayne Mullin faced a combative Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, with Rand Paul pressing him on anger, past remarks, and trust for ICE and border agents, while lawmakers questioned his classified travel and spending; Mullin apologized for some comments about a protester but argued for a revised approach to DHS leadership, leaving his confirmation momentum uncertain and prompting a follow-up SCIF discussion.