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CABINET SHAKEUP: Noem Out at DHS, Senator Markwayne Mullin to Step Into the Role: Report

Trump announced Noem’s removal and Mullin’s selection as the next homeland security secretary.

CABINET SHAKEUP: Noem Out at DHS, Senator Markwayne Mullin to Step Into the Role: Report
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump announced that Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, effective March 31. The change follows scrutiny of Noem’s testimony about a $220 million advertising campaign featuring her.

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Markwayne Mullin
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Senator selected to become secretary of Homeland Security

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Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Homeland security secretary removed by Trump

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Trump Announces Noem's Departure and Mullin's DHS Selection

Trump announced that Kristi Noem would leave as Homeland Security secretary for a special envoy role and named Sen. Markwayne Mullin as his choice to succeed her. Left-leaning outlets connect Noem’s departure to broader controversies surrounding her DHS tenure. Center outlets focus on the succession and scrutiny of her testimony about the ad campaign. Right-leaning outlets also report the leadership change and scrutiny, while some give more attention to enforcement results and the administration’s immigration agenda.

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