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Tillis Welcomes Noem's Departure from DHS

The North Carolina senator says Noem lacked the experience to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Tillis calls on Miller to depart White House: 'Out of his depth'

The North Carolina senator says the White House deputy chief of staff has an 'outsized influence' and has been 'repeatedly responsible for embarrassments'.

Democrat Welch praises Trump's DHS pick Mullin as 'competent,' 'honest'

Sen. Peter Welch says Mullin will be confirmed to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary.

Ex-DOJ Prosecutor Slams Noem's DHS Tenure: 'One Sickening Moment Should Have Been the End'

Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says Kristi Noem should have been fired long before now as DHS head.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Fired by Trump

Reasons for dismissal remain unclear, but include allegations of misconduct and mismanagement

Trump Ousts Kristi Noem from Homeland Security Post

Former South Dakota governor faced criticism over her handling of ICE operations and self-promotion

Defense Secretary Hegseth Criticized for Aggressive Rhetoric

Concerns raised about Hegseth's leadership and fitness to oversee the U.S. military

Kristi Noem Ousted as DHS Secretary After Trump Advertising Scandal

Noem's claim that Trump approved $220 million ad campaign was the 'last straw' for the president, say GOP senators.

Noem Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Lewandowski Affair at Hearing

Homeland Security Secretary avoids direct denial of personal relationship with top adviser during tense congressional testimony.

Republicans Cite Iran War to Push for Homeland Security Funding

GOP lawmakers invoke threat of retaliation as they seek to break Democratic opposition to DHS budget bill.

House Dems Grill Homeland Security Chief Noem

Allegations of misconduct, Minneapolis killings, and citizen detentions under scrutiny

Noem Defends Homeland Security Department After Shooting Deaths

Homeland Security Secretary faces scrutiny from Congress over immigration enforcement tactics and spending

Homeland Security Chief Noem Rejects Question About Relationship With Adviser Lewandowski

Noem calls question about alleged affair “tabloid garbage” during House hearing.

Trump Considering Replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

President reportedly unhappy with Noem's congressional testimony, looking at potential replacements

House to Vote on War Powers, DHS Funding as Shutdown Continues

Senate vote on ending government shutdown also planned amid tensions over Trump's Iran actions

Minnesota Governor Contradicts Court on Feeding Our Future Payments

Rep. Jim Jordan grills Gov. Tim Walz over conflicting claims about a court order to continue funding a charity accused of fraud

Hugo Woman Accused of Threatening State Lawmakers

Protective orders filed after alleged voicemail threats to Republican representatives

Senate Grills Homeland Security Chief Noem Over Minneapolis Deaths

Noem faces bipartisan criticism over ICE operations and Trump's mass deportation agenda

Homeland Security Chief Noem Faces Bipartisan Criticism Over ICE Turmoil

Noem testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee amid funding impasse and concerns over immigration enforcement operations.

Johnson Urges Scrutiny of Lawmakers' Votes on DHS Funding

Speaker calls on public to watch how representatives vote on critical homeland security bill

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