Mullin's Secret War-Zone Past Faces Senate Scrutiny

Sen. Markwayne Mullin has privately suggested to colleagues that he performed dangerous private security work in Middle East war zones before running for Congress in 2012, a claim lacking public records that could surface at his Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary. Mullin says he did mission work and worked with contractors outside the DoD, never wore a military uniform, and his office points to humanitarian efforts and aid for allies after Afghanistan's withdrawal, while Democrats raise questions about stolen valor.