Mullin Halts DHS Hearing With Accusation of 'Flat-Out Lie'
TL;DR
During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin interrupted Rep. Tim Kennedy and denounced his claim as a 'flat-out lie,' prompting a tense exchange that was briefly paused to restore order by Rep. Andrew Garbarino. Kennedy had criticized Mullin's predecessor Kristi Noem, while Mullin defended his leadership and blamed the prior administration for weakening law enforcement.
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