Markwayne Mullin faced intense questioning from Rand Paul during a Senate hearing regarding his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.Paul criticized the nominee for previously justifying a 2017 assault that left the Kentucky senator with broken ribs and significant lung damage.The Oklahoma senator refused to apologize for calling Paul a snake while testifying before the Homeland Security Committee in Washington DC.Despite the personal friction and past challenges to
Teamsters leader
Sean M. O'Brien, Mullin received support from some Democrats for his confirmation.