A House Homeland Security Committee hearing on June 3, intended to discuss the Department of Homeland Security's budget, devolved into heated exchanges between Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Democratic lawmakers. The contentious dialogue encompassed court orders restricting immigration enforcement, the continued use of expensive private jets previously acquired by former Secretary Kristi Noem, and allegations of White supremacy within DHS agencies. Mullin defended his department's actions, attributing some court orders to political motivations and asserting the necessity of government aircraft for continuity of government protocols. He vehemently denied accusations of racism, highlighting his own Native American heritage in response to a Democratic congressman's remarks. The hearing, lasting over three hours, saw the chairman intervene multiple times to curb personal attacks.