Mullin faces sharp criticism as DHS nominee – and tests softer immigration tone

When Sen. Markwayne Mullin pitched himself to lawmakers Wednesday as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security, a partial shutdown had strained the agency for five weeks. A leadership crisis had also rocked DHS for months. “I want to protect the homeland. I want to bring peace of mind,” said the Republican from … Read more

White House says ‘no one’ changing Trump enforcement agenda in response to Angel Mom appeal to Mullin

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House says “no one” will change the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda in response to an appeal by Angel Mom Angie Morfin. Morfin, whose 13-year-old son, Ruben, was executed by an illegal alien gang member, issued a heartfelt appeal to the administration to “make sure … Read more

Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin clash at Senate hearing over past comments

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin clash at Senate hearing over past comments 05:53 UP NEXT Mullin spars with senators over classified travel 08:00 Ossoff questions Gabbard about Iran posing an ‘imminent nuclear threat’ 02:48 Gabbard says U.S. intelligence … Read more

Sen Mullin gets emotional recounting Trump’s kindness to his son

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., grew emotional during his Senate Homeland Security nomination hearing as he described how President Donald Trump supported his family after Mullin’s son Jim suffered a severe brain injury in January 2020. “I’m going to try getting through without crying. It’s not about President … Read more

Paul confronts Mullin as ‘someone who applauds violence’ against political opponents

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mullin spars with senators over classified travel 08:00 Ossoff questions Gabbard about Iran posing an ‘imminent nuclear threat’ 02:48 Gabbard says U.S. intelligence assessed Iran would use Strait of Hormuz as leverage 01:56 Tulsi Gabbard skips over prepared comments on … Read more

Trump highlights Border Patrol union’s endorsement of Sen. Markwayne Mullin to helm DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump, who has picked Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security, highlighted the National Border Patrol Council’s endorsement of the senator for the job. On Truth Social, Trump shared a screenshot of NBPC national president Paul Perez’s letter to Senate Committee … Read more

Rand Paul calls Markwayne Mullin a

Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul fiercely criticized Senator Markwayne Mullin during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, calling him a “man with anger issues” after Mullin previously called Paul a “freaking snake” and that Mullin said he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017.  Mullin is appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental … Read more

Sen Rand Paul grills Mullin on past comments on assault: ‘Tell it to my face’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., pulled no punches in his opening statement Wednesday morning at the Department of Homeland Security Committee hearing on fellow GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be Kristi Noem‘s successor as secretary. Paul, chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, … Read more

Markwayne Mullin testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for DHS secretary

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Inside the competitive world of saber combat 03:38 Oklahoma officer car surfs on stranger’s hood to chase teen suspect 02:57 Trump’s plan for border wall worries local residents and politicians 03:30 Executive captured in viral ‘kiss cam’ video … Read more

Watch: Rand Paul confronts Markwayne Mullin about past comments, says he’s unrepentant

Sen. Rand Paul’s questioning of Sen. Markwayne Mullin got personal during the Oklahoma senator’s confirmation hearing to become the next Homeland Security secretary. Paul criticized Mullin for “sheer lack of any kind of self-awareness” and slammed him for past comments he made about a 2017 attack where Paul was seriously injured. Mullin accused Paul of … Read more