Mullin wins backing from China, Cuba hawks — and some Democrats — as critics question fitness to lead DHS

Watch live: Mullin faces questioning from Senate on DHS nomination

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday morning, nearly two weeks after President Trump nominated him to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Mullin is expected to face tough questions primarily from Democrats who have refused to fund the Department of…