Trump looks for DHS reset with new leader
Noem’s tenure drew criticism over DHS oversight, an advertising campaign, immigration enforcement, and FEMA spending.
SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYCredibility rates AOL.com, where this article appeared. The other scores rate the article itself.
The page carries a The Hill newsletter with reporting attributed to named officials and other outlets, though AOL is republishing rather than reporting the material itself. The article identifies its source publication and includes a copyright notice.
- Source type — Established national news publication's newsletter is presented on AOL.
- Transparency — The Hill is identified as the newsletter's source, and a corporate copyright notice is included.
- Author attribution — The page lists AOL as author while the body identifies the material as The Hill's Morning Report.
- Editorial standards — The report attributes statements and some claims to named people, agencies, and publications.
The report includes direct quotations, named sources, and attributed claims, and it presents some competing reactions to the DHS leadership change. As a newsletter roundup, it gives limited context and scrutiny for several of its claims and topics.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The lead includes criticism of Noem, her response to the ad campaign, Trump's comments, and supportive reactions to Mullin. It offers less response or contextual detail on some of the allegations and policy criticisms.
- Counterarguments presented — Noem's account of Trump's approval of the ad campaign is included alongside Trump's denial.
- Source diversity — Quotes and findings from officials of both parties and outside reporting are included.
- Omitted context — Some serious criticisms, including the FEMA review policy and the shootings, receive limited response or additional context.
- Loaded language — The article mainly attributes critical language to lawmakers rather than adopting it.
The lead section reports the leadership change and criticism of Noem in largely neutral language, with quotes from officials across parties. Other newsletter sections likewise attribute claims rather than consistently advancing a partisan framing.
- Language tone — Mostly descriptive and attributed wording.
- Source selection — Includes comments from Republican and Democratic officials, as well as administration statements.
- Framing — Frames Mullin's selection as a possible change in style, not a partisan verdict.
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President Trump chose Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, signaling continued immigration enforcement with an effort to reduce controversy. Mullin said he would seek support from both parties and hear Democrats’ concerns.
Trump’s decision to replace Noem with Mullin points to a change in style more than policy, the article reports. Mullin said he was surprised by the nomination and would seek Republican and Democratic votes, including by meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. He said he would listen to Democrats’ concerns and consider practical changes at DHS. (The Hill, [sic not allowed])
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VOTING CLOSED
No good or bad look here
This story reports what happened without casting Noem in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Noem’s record.
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SWIPE →Outgoing secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Senator nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security
Mullin's version of this story ↗
President who chose Mullin to replace Noem as DHS secretary
Trump's version of this story ↗
Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate seat
Attorney general subpoenaed to testify about the Epstein files
Representative considering a bid for Mullin's Senate seat
Secretary of Defense commenting on U.S. aims in the Iran conflict
Representative considering a bid for Mullin's Senate seat
Senate Majority Leader responding to Paxton's demands
Senator who praised Mullin
Senator who criticized Noem at a hearing
Representative ending his reelection bid
Senate Minority Leader whom Mullin said he would meet
Senator who questioned Noem about the DHS advertising campaign
Secretary of the Interior scheduled to meet with Trump
Texas attorney general and Senate candidate setting conditions for leaving the runoff
Senator and Texas Senate candidate in the runoff with Paxton
Part of a bigger story
48 OUTLETSOutlets agree that Trump announced he would nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary. Left-leaning outlets emphasize scrutiny of Noem’s record and controversies at DHS, with some also focusing on Mullin’s record and immigration policy. Center outlets mostly report the personnel change descriptively, adding scrutiny of Noem’s management and testimony and, in some stories, her envoy role or policy implications. Right-leaning outlets often pair the appointment with the administration’s enforcement agenda, while some also link Noem’s exit to scrutiny or reported tension with Trump.
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