Noem Out, But Schumer And Democrats Still Plan To Block DHS Funding
Schumer says replacing the secretary will not resolve Democrats’ objections to DHS policy or change their opposition to funding.

SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYVictory Girls Blog is an opinion-oriented blog rather than an established reporting organization. The author is identified, but the article relies heavily on partisan commentary and social-media material, with limited independent sourcing.
- Source type — A blog with a strongly opinion-driven presentation.
- Source diversity — Some claims are linked to outside reporting or social-media posts, but much of the piece is the author's own assertion.
- Author attribution — The article names an author.
- Editorial standards — The text provides little evidence of systematic reporting or editorial checks.
The article includes attributed remarks and references outside posts, but much of its argument relies on loaded claims and limited corroboration. It gives little space to the rationale for Democrats’ position or to independent context about the funding dispute.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The piece quotes Democratic arguments but largely dismisses them and supplies extensive criticism without developing the opposing case. Its language is advocacy-like rather than even-handed reporting.
- Counterarguments presented — Schumer’s policy explanation and Booker’s objection are quoted, but neither is explored in depth.
- Loaded language — The author uses strongly accusatory and partisan language.
- Opinion vs reporting — The author directly argues against Democrats and attributes motives to them.
- Source diversity — The piece offers little independent or countervailing context.
The article strongly favors the Republican position and condemns Democrats’ opposition to DHS funding. Its language and framing are openly partisan rather than neutral.
- Language tone — Uses derisive and accusatory language about Democrats and their motives.
- Framing — Frames continued opposition to DHS funding as endangering national security and serving illegal immigrants.
- Source selection — Relies on Republican remarks and social-media posts critical of Democrats, with little opposing explanation.
- Headline — The headline foregrounds Schumer and Democrats as blocking funding, while the piece adopts an explicitly critical stance toward them.
The article says Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, will continue opposing DHS funding despite Kristi Noem’s departure and Markwayne Mullin’s expected nomination to lead the department. It argues that the funding stance puts national security at risk.
The article reports that Noem has been replaced by Mullin as the expected next Homeland Security secretary, while Democrats say the personnel change will not alter their opposition to DHS funding. Schumer says the dispute is about policy, and Cory Booker says he will not support additional funding while the department acts as he describes. The article says DHS has been shut down since February 14.
The author argues that blocking funding threatens national security and portrays Democrats’ position as political. The article also discusses Mullin’s experience and views on immigration, and quotes his statement that he is grateful to President Trump for nominating him. It cites a social-media post criticizing Representative Seth Moulton over a State of the Union guest.
Community verdict
11 VOTESPeople in this story
SWIPE →Senator nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security
Mullin's version of this story ↗Senator discussed in a social-media post about his response to a constituent’s killing
President who decided to replace Noem and nominated Mullin
Senate Majority Leader discussing Mullin’s confirmation process
Senator referenced in connection with State of the Union guests
Outgoing Homeland Security secretary
Senator commenting on Trump’s reaction to Noem
Representative criticized over a State of the Union guest
Senator opposing additional DHS funding
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