WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats hammered Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin Tuesday during a heated Senate hearing, calling his threats to pull officers from some airports in so-called sanctuary cities "insane" and accusing his department of recklessly spending billions of dollars.
Mullin is scheduled to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee at 10 a.m. EDT. Watch live in our video player above.
In his confirmation hearing earlier this year, Mullin portrayed himself as a steadying hand for the Department of Homeland Security after multiple controversies roiled his predecessor's tenure. But on Tuesday, Democrats expressed deep skepticism of his ability to change the department, specifically its approach to immigration enforcement and its commitment to the rule of law.
WATCH: Senate Democrats challenge Mullin over Homeland Security policies
"I want to be very clear, Secretary Mullin, I'm watching closely to see what steps you now take as the new DHS secretary," said Washington Sen. Patty Murray. "Even now, we are seeing some outrageous proposals."
