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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New York PostRep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to ‘shut up’ after calling him a racist at hearing
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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. Following the initial outburst, Green proceeded to tell Mullin to “shut up.” The Homeland Security secretary could be seen cocking his head in apparent surprise, as Green continued the verbal attack, repeating “shut up.” “Did yo…
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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