President Trump announced new roles for several officials instead of firing them. Kristi Noem is moving from the Homeland Security Secretary to a new position as Special Envoy for a security initiative. Other officials like Mike Waltz and Billy Long have also been reassigned to new roles within his administration.
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President Trump nominated Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new Homeland Security Secretary.
Kristi Noem will become Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas initiative.
Mike Waltz was removed as national security adviser and nominated as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Waltz's reassignment followed an incident involving a mistakenly shared message.
Billy Long left his role as IRS commissioner to become ambassador to Iceland.
Trump appointed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the acting head of the IRS.
Greg Bovino was reassigned from his Border Patrol leadership role in Minnesota to California.
Trump sent Tom Homan to oversee immigration operations in Minnesota following a controversial Border Patrol incident.
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Minnesota leaders responded to the firing of Kristi Noem from her position as head of the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump announced Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. Noem faced criticism over her handling of an immigration crackdown and incidents involving the deaths of two American citizens in Minneapolis.
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Kristi Noem was removed as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
President Donald Trump nominated Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma senator, to replace her.
Noem faced criticism for her handling of immigration and the deaths of two citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for a complete overhaul of the DHS following Noem's firing.
Minneapolis Mayor expressed approval of Noem's departure by saying “Good riddance.”
Senator Amy Klobuchar questioned Noem’s actions regarding Pretti’s death in a Senate hearing.
House member Angie Craig demanded accountability and opposed Mullin’s nomination without changes in DHS policies.
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President Donald Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma as the new Secretary of Homeland Security. This decision came after Kristi Noem was removed from the position. Mullin expressed his commitment to prioritizing homeland protection.
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President Donald Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security Secretary.
Kristi Noem was removed from this position two days before the announcement.
Trump announced Mullin's nomination on social media.
Kristi Noem faced tough questioning from both Republican and Democrat members before her removal.
Senator Mullin aims to focus on protecting the homeland in his new role.
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The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on a resolution to stop President Trump's military actions against Iran. This follows a similar resolution that failed in the Senate. The House vote is important because it makes lawmakers publicly show their stance on U.S. military actions.
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The House of Representatives vote is to stop military actions against Iran by President Trump.
A similar resolution failed in the Senate with a 47-53 vote.
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, making the vote challenging.
The resolution questions the constitutionality of Trump's actions without Congress declaring war.
Polls show low approval for Trump's bombing campaign among the public and some Republicans.
U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran are ongoing, with significant casualties reported.
Legal experts argue that the U.S. President's power to initiate military action is limited to immediate self-defense situations.
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President Donald Trump announced on social media that he fired Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security. She will be replaced by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin, pending Congress approval. The decision drew reactions from political figures, with Republicans mostly supporting Mullin's nomination and Democrats welcoming Noem's departure.
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President Donald Trump announced the firing of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security.
Noem's replacement is set to be Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma, awaiting Congress approval.
Noem testified before the Senate and House Judiciary Committees before her firing.
Some conservative commentators expressed their hopes for Mullin's firm stance on deportation policies.
Senator Lindsey Graham supported the change and praised Mullin's qualifications.
Rick Scott, another senator, appreciated Noem's dedication to security but acknowledged the change.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a Democrat, openly supported Noem's firing.
Noem's leadership faced scrutiny over increased ICE enforcement and deportations since January 2025.
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Rep. Shri Thanedar has filed articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of mishandling files related to Jeffrey Epstein. This move follows a bipartisan vote to subpoena Bondi for the same issue. Thanedar also accused Bondi of obstructing Congress and failing her duties.
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Rep. Shri Thanedar filed impeachment articles against AG Pam Bondi.
The impeachment is related to Bondi's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
A bipartisan vote in the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bondi for the files.
Thanedar accuses Bondi of withholding documents required by law.
The impeachment charges include obstruction of Congress and justice.
Thanedar has previously attempted impeachment efforts on President Trump and others.
The Justice Department has not responded to the impeachment filing.
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A recent poll indicates that the race for Arizona's governor's seat in 2026 is competitive. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is slightly ahead of Republican contenders, with many voters still undecided. The outcome may depend on particular voter groups, like women under 50 and independents.
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Republicans aim to win back Arizona's governor's office, currently held by Democrat Katie Hobbs.
A poll by Noble Predictive Insights shows Hobbs leading Republican Andy Biggs 42% to 37%, with many undecided voters.
In matchups against David Schweikert, Hobbs leads 44% to 35%.
Many voters are undecided, particularly independents and women under 50.
Other polls show Hobbs with a small lead over Biggs, often within the margin of error.
Andy Biggs gained support after Karrin Taylor Robson left the Republican primary race.
Arizona was a Republican stronghold, but political dynamics shifted in recent elections.
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Kristi Noem is no longer the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. President Trump announced that he will nominate Senator Markwayne Mullin to take her place. Noem will take on a new role as a Special Envoy for a security initiative in the Western Hemisphere.
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Kristi Noem is leaving her role as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump plans to nominate Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement.
Noem will become a Special Envoy for a new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere.
There has been public backlash and declining support for Trump's immigration policies.
Kristi Noem faced criticism from both political parties.
Some advisers discussed changing the White House's approach to immigration.
Noem was the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump's second term.
Sen. John Fetterman and others called for her removal after a controversial incident.
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President Donald Trump announced he will replace current Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin. Noem will transition to a new role as a special envoy for a security initiative called the "Shield of the Americas". The change will take place on March 31 and is the first major cabinet adjustment in Trump's current term.
Key Facts
President Trump will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Noem will become a special envoy for a new security initiative, "Shield of the Americas".
The change in leadership will happen on March 31.
This is Trump's first major cabinet change during his second term.
Noem faced criticism for her handling of immigration policies and cases of government spending.
Democrats called for Noem's resignation after questioning her in recent judiciary hearings.
Noem was involved in promoting immigration policies and was associated with a controversial advertising campaign.
President Trump stated he was not involved with the advertising campaign linked to Noem.
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President Donald Trump has chosen Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem. Mullin, who is a first-term senator and former mixed martial arts fighter, supports Trump's immigration policies and needs Senate confirmation for the role.
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President Trump picked Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Mullin would replace Kristi Noem if confirmed by the Senate.
He is a first-term senator from Oklahoma and a former mixed martial arts fighter.
Mullin has supported Trump's policies, particularly on immigration.
He has criticized the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
Mullin's appointment would make him the second Homeland Security chief in Trump's second term.
Mullin has stated that obstructing federal law enforcement is a felony.
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President Donald Trump announced that Senator Markwayne Mullin will be the new Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem. Noem will move to a new role as Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas. The change will take effect on March 31.
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President Trump has chosen Senator Markwayne Mullin to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security.
Mullin is currently a Republican Senator from Oklahoma and has served in both the House and Senate.
Kristi Noem, the current Secretary of Homeland Security, will become Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a new security initiative.
President Trump praised Mullin as a "MAGA Warrior" and a former professional MMA fighter.
Trump expressed frustration with Noem over her recent Senate testimony about border security.
There was controversy over a $200 million border security advertising campaign that Trump said he did not know about.
Noem faced declining approval after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot by federal agents during operations.
The change in position for Mullin and Noem will happen on March 31.
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Top Democrats in Congress say that removing Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is not enough to solve the current shutdown of the agency. Democrats are asking for major changes in immigration policy to support funding for DHS.
Key Facts
Kristi Noem was the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS has been shut down for nearly three weeks.
Democrats have proposed 10 changes to immigration enforcement policies.
Proposed changes include limiting ICE operations in schools, churches, and medical facilities.
The Senate did not pass a new DHS funding bill; it needed 60 votes but only got 51.
President Trump and Congressional Democrats are negotiating DHS funding.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated problems at DHS are bigger than one person being removed.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized the need for policy changes, not just personnel changes.
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Police in Austin released bodycam footage and 911 calls related to a shooting outside a bar that is being looked into as a possible terrorist act. Three people died and 13 were injured in the incident, and the suspect is identified as Ndiaga Diagne. The FBI is investigating to determine if there are any terrorist connections.
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Police released video and 911 calls related to an Austin bar shooting.
Three people were killed and 13 were injured in the incident.
The shooter, Ndiaga Diagne, is a naturalized American from Senegal.
The attack might be linked to terrorism, according to police investigations.
An Iranian flag and images of Iranian leaders were found at the suspect's home.
The shooter wore a shirt resembling the Iranian flag and had "Property of Allah" on his hoodie.
The FBI is investigating for possible terrorism links.
Austin Police Chief praised officers for their quick response, including applying tourniquets.
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House Republican leaders have asked Texas Representative Tony Gonzales to quit his reelection campaign after he admitted to having an affair with a former staff member. The House Ethics Committee is looking into the situation, and GOP leaders have advised Gonzales to talk about the issue with voters and colleagues.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders want Rep. Tony Gonzales to leave his reelection race.
Gonzales admitted to having an affair with a former staff member.
The former staff member later died by suicide.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating the matter.
GOP leaders issued a statement asking Gonzales to address the allegations with his constituents and colleagues.
The political situation affects both Texas and Washington, D.C.
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President Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his pick for the new Homeland Security Secretary, taking over from Kristi Noem. Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, supports Trump's immigration policies and will need Senate approval. Noem faced criticism for her handling of immigration issues but will take on a new role as a special envoy.
Key Facts
President Trump selected Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the next Homeland Security Secretary.
Mullin is replacing Kristi Noem, who faced criticism for her immigration policies.
Mullin has served in the Senate since 2023 and previously spent ten years in the House of Representatives.
He is a member of the Cherokee Nation and has a background in ranching and business.
Mullin supports President Trump's immigration agenda and needs Senate confirmation.
Kristi Noem will become a special envoy for the "Shield of the Americas" initiative.
Mullin once had a multi-year ethics investigation related to his family business.
Mullin previously challenged a union leader to a physical fight during a congressional hearing.
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Two U.S. Senators, Jeff Merkley and Amy Klobuchar, plan to introduce a law to stop government officials, including Congress members and the President, from using prediction market platforms for trading. These markets allow users to bet on future events, and insider trading concerns arose after some secretive bets profited significantly. The proposed law would aim to enhance regulation and punish those using non-public information for personal gain.
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Senators Jeff Merkley and Amy Klobuchar are introducing the bill.
The bill targets trading by Congress members, the President, and the Vice President on prediction markets.
Prediction markets are platforms where people bet on future events.
The proposed law seeks to impose fines of at least $10,000 per violation.
The bill aims to prevent officials from using confidential information to make personal profits.
The legislation follows reports of significant profits from anonymous bets on sensitive events.
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, supports federal regulation to prevent insider trading.
Polymarket faced a ban in the U.S. in 2022 but has since returned for sports betting only.
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Kristi Noem is leaving her post as the leader of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during President Trump's second term. Her time in office faced several controversies, leading to her replacement by Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
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Kristi Noem served as the head of DHS but faced personal and policy controversies.
President Trump plans to replace Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Noem will now serve as a special envoy for a new initiative, the Shield of the Americas.
Noem faced criticism over comments about a protester shot by federal agents, which many found misleading.
DHS spent millions on immigration ad campaigns featuring Noem, which sparked political and fiscal scrutiny.
Noem's decision to use border funds for luxury jets was controversial among officials.
Corey Lewandowski, linked to Noem, drew attention for his influence and personal incidents at DHS.
Noem's leadership faced bipartisan criticism and was questioned for obstructing internal investigations.
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Democrat Alex Holladay won a special election for a state legislative seat in Arkansas, marking the ninth time Democrats have flipped a Republican seat since President Donald Trump's second term began. These victories come as part of a broader effort by Democrats to gain more seats in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Democrat Alex Holladay won a special election in Arkansas.
This marks the ninth Republican seat flipped by Democrats since early 2025.
Democrats have won special elections in six states, including Iowa, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Texas.
The 2026 midterm elections are approaching, with Democrats trying to gain more congressional seats.
Democrats have recently won governorships in Virginia and New Jersey.
Republicans hold slim majorities in Congress going into the midterms.
Former President Obama and former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene have both discussed election issues on social media.
Party primaries are scheduled before the November 3 general election.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Noem faced criticism over her management of the department and recent controversies. Mullin will assume the role on March 31, 2026, and Noem will join a new security initiative as a special envoy.
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President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to be the new Secretary of Homeland Security.
Kristi Noem, the current Secretary, was removed following criticism over her handling of policies and controversies within the department.
Noem's removal follows congressional hearings where she was questioned about DHS operations and incidents in Minnesota.
She was criticized for calling victims of DHS operations "domestic terrorists," contrary to video evidence.
Sen. Mullin will formally take over on March 31, 2026.
Noem will transition to a role as a special envoy for a new Western Hemisphere security initiative.
Mullin has a background in the House and Senate, as well as experience as a professional mixed-martial-arts fighter.
President Trump praised Noem's results but noted frustrations among aides and governors regarding her management.
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President Donald Trump announced that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Noem will take on a new role as a "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas," focusing on security in the Western Hemisphere. The announcement comes after Noem faced tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
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President Trump is replacing Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.
Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin will be nominated for the position.
The announcement was made by President Trump on social media.
Kristi Noem will become a "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas."
This new envoy role will focus on the Western Hemisphere's security.
Noem faced criticism from both parties during a recent congressional hearing.
The story is still developing and may be updated with new information.
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