Paul vs Mullin: DHS Nominee's Feud & FBI Trip

0:00This is Cory with the story, here with your quick two-minute global update. In a fiery Senate hearing on March 18, 2026, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul took direct aim at Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullin, President Trump's nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security. Paul declared he will vote no, citing deep personal and professional differences that make Mullin unfit for the role. Their few dates back years to when Paul's neighbor tackled him during yard work, leaving him with broken ribs. Mullin backed the neighbor and used strong language against Paul, fueling ongoing tension. Paul kicked off the session by challenging Mullin to explain why he thought the assault was justified and raised concerns about his anger management, especially as DHS leads Trump's deportation efforts. Senators also pressed Mullin on a mysterious foreign trip that the FBI has no record of in his background check, demanding more details and a secure setting. With a committee vote looming this week, Mullin's combative style shows his trump ties but underscores his slim path to confirmation amid pushback from both parties.

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