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Markwayne Mullin's Government and Service History Explained As Trump Names Kristi Noem's Replacement

President Donald Trump announced that he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin.

International Business Times · Mar 5

Blanket row, open-secret affair, $220 million ad campaign: Why Trump fired Kristi Noem

Calls for replacing Kristi Noem as the chief of the Department of Homeland Security started after two US citizens were killed by federal agents under her department during the immigration crackdown. But the frustration was building up inside the administration, brewing for months and several factors led to it. President…

The Times of India · Mar 5

Florida college Republicans group chat reveals racist texts: ‘Avoid the coloreds like the plague’

In leaked chats, students at Florida International University referenced Nazis and made antisemitic and racist remarks

The Guardian - US · Mar 5

'Have to be involved in appointment of next Iranian leader': Trump calls Khamenei's son Mojtaba 'unacceptable', 'lightweight'

President Trump declared he will personally select Iran's next leader, deeming Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, "unacceptable." Trump stated he must be involved in the appointment, comparing it to Venezuela, to ensure a leader who brings peace, not war. This comes amid a US military campaign targeting Iran's capabilities, not regime…

The Times of India · Mar 5

Trump Rejects Noem's Claim About Being Aware Of a Controversial Multi-Million Contract At DHS Amid Reports He Could Fire Her

President Donald Trump rejected a claim from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about him being aware of a controversial multi-million contract subcontracted to one of her allies.

Latin Times · Mar 5

House Republican Leaders Urge Tony Gonzales To Withdraw From Congressional Race Over Affair With Aide Who Later Committed Suicide

Republican leadership in the Lower House has called on Rep. Tony Gonzales to withdraw from his congressional race over the affair with an aide who later committed suicide.

Latin Times · Mar 5

Man who set fire to congressman’s office over TikTok ban is jailed for seven years

Caiden Stachowicz said he wanted to burn down the office because the federal government was shutting down TikTok

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Paxton says he’d consider dropping out of Senate runoff if Republicans pass voter ID bill

President Donald Trump, who was neutral in the first round, said he would endorse “soon” in the runoff between Paxton and GOP incumbent John Cornyn and would expect the candidate he did not endorse to drop out.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 5

Twenty-Four States Led by Oregon File Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The massive new tariffs are illegal, just like the IEEPA tariffs previously invalidated by the Supreme Court.

Reason · Mar 5

Trump ‘furious’ after Kristi Noem claims he approved $220 million DHS ad campaign: Report

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's testimony about a $220 million ad campaign, featuring her face and reportedly approved by President Trump, has sparked White House fury. Senator John Kennedy questioned the approval process, leading to reports of Trump considering Noem's replacement, with Markwayne Mullin's name surfacing. Noem also faced scrutiny…

The Times of India · Mar 5