During a House Homeland Security committee funding hearing, Rep. Al Green (D-TX) and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin exchange escalated after Mullin sought clarification about allegations of racism. According to multiple reports, Mullin asked Green whether he was accusing him of being “racist.” Green denied making or repeating a claim he attributed to the exchange, and then repeatedly demanded that Mullin be silent during the meeting. The reports describe Green continuing to press the chairman’s attention on Mullin’s comments, with Green telling Mullin to “shut up” as the discussion continued. The accounts also note that Green contests the characterization of what he said, returning to the theme that Mullin should stop speaking. Across outlets, the central elements of the dispute are consistent: the hearing occurs in connection with DHS funding, Mullin asks about whether Green called him racist, Green denies the accusation, and Green repeatedly tells Mullin to stop talking.