What happened: Kristi Noem has been ousted from her position as homeland security secretary after intensifying calls for her resignation. Noem’s tenure has been marked by allegations of corruption, deadly immigration raids and legal challenges.
Cross-source context: CNBC highlights republicans are optimistic about Markwayne Mullin taking over the reins at DHS, while Democrats warn his tenure will be more of the same after Kristi Noem. The Hill highlights markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has teased changes in the operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), though the close ally of President Trump has largely backed... Mullin would take over DHS amid heightened scrutiny over its operations on everything fr Associated Press highlights markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., speaks with reporters on the steps at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 5, 2026.
What to watch next: movement around corruption, nominates.
