← March 6, 2026 briefing
Trump Fires Noem, Picks Mullin to Lead DHS
Politics

Trump Fires Noem, Picks Mullin to Lead DHS

Kristi Noem has become the first cabinet member fired in Trump's second term, ousted after a tenure marked by the killing of two US citizens by immigration agents, a rumoured affair, and $220 million spent on self-promotional advertising. Trump has nominated Oklahoma senator and ex-MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin — one of Washington's most vocal ICE supporters — as her replacement, handing the administration's immigration machine to a harder-edged operator.

Sources
Trump ousts DHS secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with Republican senator

Trump ousts DHS secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with Republican senator

The Guardian · Mar 5

Markwayne Mullin, Maga ‘warrior’ and ICE defender, to replace Kristi Noem

Markwayne Mullin, Maga ‘warrior’ and ICE defender, to replace Kristi Noem

The Guardian · Mar 5

Mar 5

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her

NPR · 7:20 PM

↗
Mar 6

US House joins Senate to vote down war powers resolution

Al Jazeera · 3:20 AM

↗

More from today's briefing

US-Israel War on Iran Escalates Across Region
World

US-Israel War on Iran Escalates Across Region

Iran War Hammers Markets, Strains Global Oil Supply
Economy

Iran War Hammers Markets, Strains Global Oil Supply

US Eyes Nvidia and AMD Chip Exports as Investment Leverage
Tech

US Eyes Nvidia and AMD Chip Exports as Investment Leverage

Ukraine to Share Drone Expertise With US for Middle East
World

Ukraine to Share Drone Expertise With US for Middle East