"Tell me to my face": Paul clashes with Mullin at DHS hearing
By Hans Nichols
Published on March 18, 2026.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) opened Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing with a challenge, asking him to "tell me to my face" why Paul deserved an assault that left him with broken ribs. Mullin responded by addressing Paul's comments made at a town hall and stating that he was not afraid of challenges. Despite this, Paul has not specified how he'll vote on Mullin’s confirmation.
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