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Mullin grilled on past remarks in tense confirmation hearing

Season 2026 Episode 59 | 4m 34s

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced his fellow lawmakers for a confirmation hearing to run the Department of Homeland Security. The hearing became heated and emotional at times as senators grilled Mullin on past comments and how he might differ from ousted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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