Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Mullin refused to promise compliance with court rulings as Democrats said DHS had ignored nearly 100 orders and mishandled billions in spending.
- 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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Tom Jawetz: Markwayne Mullin’s answer about following court orders should alarm every American
June 4, 2026 – When Markwayne Mullin appeared before Congress Tuesday for the first time as homeland security secretary, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., asked a question Mullin should have had no trouble answering: Will the Department of Homeland Security follow federal court orders? Mullin couldn’t give Murphy a straight answer (nor could he provide one to similar questions […] The post Tom Jawetz: Markwayne Mullin’s answer about following court or…
'Ask him to SHUT UP...': Al Green VS Secy Mullin SPAR over racism claims at explosive DHS hearing
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin engaged in a heated confrontation during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing focused on department funding. The tense exchange escalated when Green aggressively questioned the secretary and was later caught on video calling Mullin a 'racist' during the proceedings.
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The New York LedgerRep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to ‘shut up’ after calling him a racist at hearing
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was caught on video calling Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin a "racist" during a House committee meeting Wednesday focused on department funding.
JUST IN: Al Green Melts Down During Hearing, Calls Homeland Security Chief A 'Racist'
Rep. Al Green, a Democratic congressman from Texas, recently made headlines for a heated exchange during a House Committee meeting on Homeland Security. The confrontation began when Green directed a verbal attack at Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, accusing him of being a “racist.” This charged remark escalated when Green told Mullin to “shut up,” a command that visibly surprised the secretary. Eyewitnesses noted that Green repeated…
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