Mullin's DHS Nomination Faces Rand Paul Snarl Ahead of Confirmation Hearings
TL;DR
Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s bid to lead the Department of Homeland Security faces scrutiny after he reportedly called Sen. Rand Paul a “freaking snake” in reference to Paul’s past assault incident. Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is set to oversee Mullin’s confirmation hearings, which are scheduled for March 18, as Mullin pursues the cabinet post after Trump fired Kristi Noem.
Topics:nationpolitics#confirmation-hearings#dhs#markwayne-mullin#politics#rand-paul#senate-homeland-security-committee
- Rand Paul Confronted About Markwayne Mullin’s Comments About His Assault Ahead Of Confirmation HuffPost
- Kristi Noem Survived Many Crises. Then She Crossed a Trump Red Line. The New York Times
- Rand Paul eyes next week for Mullin DHS confirmation hearing - Live Updates Politico
- Kristi Noem's ouster isn't enough. Democrats say they want her to pay. NBC News
- Noem’s ouster could pave way to reopen shuttered Homeland Security Department The Hill
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