During a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV) intervened on behalf of Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) as tensions escalated between DeLauro and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The conflict arose when DeLauro criticized the Department of Homeland Security's handling of the separation of illegal immigrant children from their families. As DeLauro spoke, Mullin interrupted, leading to a heated exchange that included accusations and demands for order from Amodei.
DeLauro highlighted the separation of 3,900 children from their families, prompting Mullin to reference the number of children lost under the Biden administration. The back-and-forth continued with both parties interrupting each other, leading Amodei to remind Mullin of the committee rules and the importance of allowing members their speaking time. Despite Amodei's attempts to restore order, the argument persisted, illustrating the contentious nature of the hearing.