Mar 18, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI), right, discussing how to organize the means to meet with Markwayne Mullin in a secure location to discuss details following his testimony in front of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee during his confirmation hearing to become the Secretary of Homeland Security in Washington DC, on March 18, 2026.; Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY via Imagn Images