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

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends a meeting in the Oval Office on Nov. 17, 2025.

Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

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