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The Curtains Close on the Kristi Noem Show

Kristi Noem, as DHS Secretary, prioritized self-promotion through media appearances and staged photo opportunities while dismissing detainee concerns about torture and human rights violations.

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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.

3 days ago

Senate to consider Markwayne Mullin's nomination amid DHS shutdown

The Senate will consider Markwayne Mullin's nomination as DHS secretary while Democrats block department funding over immigration enforcement guardrails.

fromwww.npr.org

3 days ago

Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department

Oklahoma GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin faces Senate confirmation hearing to become DHS Secretary after Kristi Noem's removal due to immigration enforcement controversies and management failures.

fromThe New Yorker

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The Curtains Close on the Kristi Noem Show

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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.

fromThe Atlantic

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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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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Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members

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

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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fromDefector

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

fromQueerty

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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.

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.

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

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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1 month 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.

fromNextgov.com

2 months 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.