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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

High Stakes, and a Low Bar, For Markwayne Mullin at DHS

Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS prioritized spectacle over institutional mission, prompting her replacement by Senator Markwayne Mullin, whose unconventional background raises questions about departmental stability.
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fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump's DHS Nominee Made Profitable Stock Purchases Days Before US Military Strikes

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's pick for DHS head, purchased stocks in defense and oil companies days before U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and Iran, raising insider trading concerns.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
fromDefector
1 week ago
Washington DC

As Best We Can Tell, Kristi Noem Is Now A Green Lantern Or Some Shit | Defector

Kristi Noem was reassigned from DHS Secretary to Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas rather than fired, despite congressional scrutiny over agent misconduct, false statements about murdered Americans, and corruption allegations.
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fromTruthout
4 days ago

Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members

A majority of voters support President Trump's firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with 55% approving and 15% disapproving, amid scandals including FEMA gutting, court order violations, and misuse of taxpayer funds for personal advertising.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Stephen Miller a big problem' for Trump administration, says Republican senator

Republican Senator Thom Tillis calls for Stephen Miller's removal, citing his outsized influence over cabinet operations and pattern of embarrassing the administration through hasty decisions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Laura Ingraham Asks Why Trump Didn't Remove Kristi Noem Sooner: Why Didn't They Fire Her Right Away?'

Trump removed Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following controversies including a $220 million self-promotional TV ad and mischaracterization of a shooting victim as a domestic terrorist.
Washington DC
fromDefector
1 week ago

As Best We Can Tell, Kristi Noem Is Now A Green Lantern Or Some Shit | Defector

Kristi Noem was reassigned from DHS Secretary to Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas rather than fired, despite congressional scrutiny over agent misconduct, false statements about murdered Americans, and corruption allegations.
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fromQueerty
1 week ago

Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS ended in the most humiliating way possible - Queerty

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS Secretary while delivering a speech where she falsely acted as if still leading the department, continuing a pattern of misrepresentation throughout her tenure.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents domestic terrorists'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refused to retract false statements labeling two US citizens killed by immigration enforcement in Minneapolis as domestic terrorists, while denying arrest quotas exist.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents domestic terrorists'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refused to retract false statements labeling two US citizens killed by immigration enforcement in Minneapolis as domestic terrorists, while denying arrest quotas exist.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

With Kristi Noem Out, Can a Hamstrung FEMA Rebuild - Even Under Trump?

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS secretary after facing criticism for misleading Congress about ad spending and was accused of illegally obstructing FEMA operations and disaster relief.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Mullin's appointment to lead DHS raises questions about future of CISA

Trump appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary after firing Kristi Noem, amid CISA's significant workforce reductions and leadership instability.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
US politics

From killing her dog to labeling ICE victims in Minneapolis as terrorists': Kristi Noem's most controversial moments

Kristi Noem was dismissed as DHS Secretary following Senate testimony about immigration raid deaths and a controversial advertising contract, ending a tenure marked by controversial decisions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

GOP Senator Absolutely Excoriates Kristi Noem in Wild Exchange: DHS Is a Disaster Under Your Leadership!'

Senator Thom Tillis criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership as a disaster, citing mishandled fatal shootings and resource misallocation by ICE agents.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senator Absolutely Excoriates Kristi Noem in Wild Exchange: DHS Is a Disaster Under Your Leadership!'

Senator Thom Tillis criticized DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership as a disaster, citing mishandled fatal shootings and resource misallocation by ICE agents.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Why Trump Soured on Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS Secretary for self-promotion and misrepresenting Trump's approval of her $220 million ad campaign, becoming Trump's first ousted Cabinet member in his second term.
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fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Is Markwayne Mullin an Improvement Over Kristi Noem?

Markwayne Mullin, Trump's DHS nominee, benefits from low expectations following Kristi Noem's failed tenure, though his qualifications beyond Trump's favor remain unclear.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump fires Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, names Mullin as replacement

President Trump replaced DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin, reassigning Noem to lead a Western Hemisphere security initiative effective March 31.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Noem Drops the Hammer on Dem Asking About Alleged Affair: To You GOP Women Are Stupid' or Sluts'

Rep. Moskowitz questioned DHS Secretary Noem about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, while Noem accused him of attacking conservative women.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem Asked With Her Husband Sitting Right Behind Her If She's Had Sexual Relations With Corey Lewandowski'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem rejected questions about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski during House Judiciary Committee testimony, calling the inquiry tabloid garbage while her husband sat behind her.
fromAxios
1 week ago

GOP senator skewers Noem over DHS's lack of responsiveness

As of today, I'll be informing leadership that I'm putting a hold on any en bloc nominations until I get a response. And in two weeks, if I don't get a response, I'm going to deny quorum and mark up in as many committees as I can until I get a response.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jared Moskowitz Declares Kristi Noem 'Needs To Go'

Kristi Noem should be fired for allegedly undermining ICE, FEMA, and DHS, failing immigration metrics, and being linked to deadly federal-agent actions.
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fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Trump renominates Plankey to lead CISA

Sean Plankey was re-nominated to lead CISA but faces Senate delays and political holds amid leadership vacancy, staffing losses, and scrutiny over agency security oversight.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Begins Purge of ICE Leadership Over Amid Frustration With Deportation Numbers: Report

Administration is replacing ICE leaders with CBP officials to aggressively increase deportations using Border Patrol tactics.
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