One ‘freaking snake’ and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the rails - AP News

How 4 sources across the political spectrum cover Rand Paul (Republican · Kentucky)

RPRand PaulR· senate · KentuckyMar 18, 2026(Mar 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2026)

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Center·4 articles

One ‘freaking snake’ and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the rails - AP News

Mixed

Associated Press·Mar 18, 2026

CenterCred 97·Balance 90

“Senator Rand Paul challenged DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin's temperament and fitness during a contentious confirmation hearing.”

Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul - AP News

Mixed

Associated Press·Mar 19, 2026

CenterCred 97·Balance 90

“Senator Rand Paul voted against Mullin's nomination, citing the nominee's past comments about a physical assault Paul suffered.”

Trump Homeland nominee Markwayne Mullin advances to vote before full Senate - Reuters

Mixed

Reuters·Mar 19, 2026

CenterCred 96·Balance 92

“Senator Rand Paul broke party lines to vote against Mullin, citing the nominee's past comments regarding a physical assault on Paul.”

Mullin under microscope by Senate colleagues over temperament, stolen valor and ICE in tense DHS confirmation hearing

Mixed

ABC17NEWS (republished CNN article)Republished·Mar 18, 2026

Center

Right·1 article

Report: Rand Paul Blocks Katie Britt from Introducing Markwayne Mullin at Senate Confirmation Hearing

Negative

Breitbart·Mar 18, 2026

Right

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Avg neutrality76/100

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Associated Press

Center·Cred 97·2 articles

Reuters

Center·Cred 96·1 article

Breitbart

Right·Cred 39

“Senator Rand Paul announced his opposition to Mullin's nomination, citing the nominee's refusal to apologize for past comments about political violence.”

“Senator Paul reportedly prevented a colleague from delivering introductory remarks at a DHS confirmation hearing.”

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One ‘freaking snake’ and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the rails - AP News

Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul - AP News

Trump Homeland nominee Markwayne Mullin advances to vote before full Senate - Reuters

Mullin under microscope by Senate colleagues over temperament, stolen valor and ICE in tense DHS confirmation hearing

Report: Rand Paul Blocks Katie Britt from Introducing Markwayne Mullin at Senate Confirmation Hearing