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WATCH LIVE: Mullin returns to testify on DHS budget before House committee

WATCH LIVE: Mullin returns to testify on DHS budget before House committee

Summary

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faced tough questions from Senate Democrats during a hearing about his plans for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Democrats criticized his idea to remove officers from certain airports and questioned the department’s spending and immigration policies.

Key Facts

  • Secretary Mullin was questioned by Senate Democrats about his DHS plans.
  • Democrats called his threat to pull officers from some airports in "sanctuary cities" unsafe.
  • They also raised concerns about DHS spending billions of dollars.
  • Mullin had earlier promised stability for DHS after previous controversies.
  • Senators are doubtful about Mullin’s approach to immigration enforcement.
  • Mullin is set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee later.
  • Washington Senator Patty Murray said she will watch Mullin’s actions closely.
  • The hearing focused on DHS policies and commitment to following laws.
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