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Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin faces intense scrutiny during his DHS secretary confirmation hearing, with lawmakers questioning his past comments and immigration enforcement stance. Mullin admits a mistake, pledges to avoid similar missteps, and outlines plans to engage with sanctuary cities. Support comes from former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but Senator Rand Paul opposes the nomination due to a past clash. The hearing unfolds amid a partial DHS shutdown, as House Democrats launch a discharge petition to force a vote on funding most DHS operations while excluding ICE until reforms are made. The Senate Homeland Security Committee plans to vote on Mullins nomination Thursday, as Democrats push their strategy to bypass leadership and prioritize safeguards against ICE overreach.

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