Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Democrats pressed the DHS chief on nearly 100 alleged court order violations and a $118.4 billion budget request that trims key agencies.
- During a heated Senate appropriations subcommittee hearing on June 2, 2026, Democratic lawmakers strongly criticized Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over his department's policies.
- Senate Democrats specifically condemned Mullin's controversial proposal to withdraw border patrol officers from airports located in sanctuary cities, labeling the plan as "insane."
- Lawmakers also raised deep concerns regarding his commitment to the rule of law and questioned whether the White House still holds too much influence over his decision-making.
- In response to the intense scrutiny, Mullin firmly defended his record, calling the opposition's attacks "outlandish" and completely incorrect.
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Dem scolds Homeland Security chief to ‘calm down’ after hearing derails over alleged ‘pattern’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Senate Appropriations Committee hearing was derailed Tuesday after Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin got into a heated exchange, prompting the Democrat to tell Mullin to “calm down.” Van Hollen, who is best known for flying to El Salvador to meet with controversial illegal immigrant and alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accused the Department of Ho…
Mullin Refuses to Promise DHS Will Obey Court Orders
Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin promised to senators Tuesday that his department will always follow the law—or his interpretation of it, at least. In his first appearance before his former colleagues since taking over DHS two months ago, Mullin refused to commit to complying with court rulings that find...
‘Reckless’: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin defends ICE agents as senator calls them ‘dangerous’ * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
Source link Though he’s been on the job just a matter of weeks, DHS Secretary MarkWayne Mullin deftly pushed back on a Democrat U.S. senator Tuesday as he testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee. Mullin didn’t appreciate Sen. Chris Murphy’s intimation that DHS law enforcement personnel were “dangerous,” “lawless” and acting contrary to the Constitution. The
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US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin leaves at the conclusion of the public portion of his confirmation hearing on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin appeared before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Homeland Security panel Tuesday and defended his threats to cripple international air travel into some cities led by Democrats. Democratic senators on the panel also…
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