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Mullin grilled on past remarks in tense DHS confirmation hearing

Mullin grilled on past remarks in tense DHS confirmation hearing

Summary

Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma attended a confirmation hearing for his appointment to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Senators asked tough questions about his previous statements and how he plans to handle the role differently from the former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Key Facts

  • Markwayne Mullin is a senator from Oklahoma.
  • He is being considered for the position of Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
  • The hearing included intense questioning about his past remarks.
  • Senators wanted to know how he would differ from Kristi Noem, the previous DHS Secretary.
  • The confirmation hearing had emotional and heated moments.
  • Lisa Desjardins reported on the event.

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