Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Democrats plan to grill Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., during his confirmation hearing to become the next Homeland Security chief. The hearing comes as the Department of Homeland Security remains shuttered over Democrats’ demands for reforms to the agency’s immigration enforcement operations. Democrats on the panel plan to gauge Mullin’s willingness to make changes at the agency. Mullin has made statements reflecting his resistance to reform, and Democrats are seeking commitments for far-reaching changes. The confirmation hearing is the first step, and despite Democratic resistance, Mullin is likely to clear the hurdle and head for a full vote in the Senate later this month.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a confirmation hearing, a familiar hurdle for a new Homeland Security chief. Senate Democrats plan to grill him on his willingness to reform the agency. The hearing is a ritual, a necessary step in the process. Mullin’s past statements on reform will be scrutinized, and his responses will be closely watched. The outcome is almost certain, but the performance is still necessary. The confirmation hearing is a familiar phase, a routine that must be followed.
Author: Evan Null
