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Senate GOP cheers Trump's decision to dump Noem

Mullin is "pretty well vetted around here," Majority Leader John Thune said of Noem's replacement.

Axios

Trump Ready To Fire Kristi Noem? President Reportedly Weighing Replacing DHS Chief After Brutal Capitol Hill Grillings

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is at the center of a political crisis, facing scrutiny over DHS operations and a controversial advertising campaign.

International Business Times UK

Senator mocks Kristi Noem in post about her replacement: ‘He likes dogs’

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says

She will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump said Thursday.

Axios

Millions In FEMA Aid For North Carolina Released Day After State's Senator Publicly Shames Noem

North Carolina received millions in disaster aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency the day after North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis publicly confronted the Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem

International Business Times

Trump removes Noem, picks GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

President Trump on Thursday ousted Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and picked a Senate GOP ally to replace her.

Roll Call

In Senate Testimony on DHS Shootings, Kristi Noem Lies About Her Lies

The homeland security secretary blatantly misrepresented what she said about Alex Pretti on the day he was killed.

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Kristi Noem Allegedly Took $80K From Political Group While Serving As S.D. Governor: Report

Kristi Noem, the embattled Secretary Homeland Security, received $80,000 from a political nonprofit while she was governor of South Dakota, according to ProPublica.

International Business Times

Tillis expands block over unanswered questions to DHS

Sen. Thom Tillis said Tuesday he would put a hold nominees as part of his demand for data on immigration enforcement in his state.

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Senator chides DHS chief Kristi Noem for shooting her pet dog in fiery Senate hearing

Kristi Noem was chastised by a Republican senator for shooting her dog and compared it to decisions she has made in federal leadership.

The Independent UK

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win North Carolina primaries

Both politicians emerged triumphant from crowded primary fields, vying for the seat being vacated by Thom Tillis

The Independent UK

DHS is a ‘disaster’ under Kristi Noem. Even Republicans can’t convince her to care

ANALYSIS: Thom Tillis compared Kristi Noem’s tenure to the time she killed a 14-month-old dog and chalked it up to a leadership lesson, Alex Woodward writes as the Homeland Security Secretary returns to Congress

The Independent UK

Democrat and Republican Senators Tear Into Kristi Noem's 'Disaster' Run as DHS Secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense criticism from Senators from both parties over her leadership, public statements, and the Trump administration's immigration strategies.

International Business Times

GOP senator skewers Noem over DHS's lack of responsiveness

"That is stonewalling, that's a failure of leadership, and that is why I've called for your resignation," he said.

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The Guardian - US

North Carolina: Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win primaries to set up Senate contest

Former Democratic governor Cooper to take on Trump-backed Whatley for seat held by retiring Thom Tillis

Roll Call

Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify this week at two separate congressional oversight hearings.

The Independent UK

These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

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‘Doesn’t make sense’: GOP senator slams the use of ‘businessmen’ Kushner and Witkoff for peace talks

Why are unelected businessmen in charge of critical peace talks?

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Roll Call

Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.

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Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS.

The Times of India

AI use in warfare: Anthropic rejects US demand for ‘unrestricted’ military access

AI firm Anthropic is refusing Pentagon demands for unrestricted use of its technology, citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. This public dispute could cost the company its government contract. While open to negotiation, Anthropic warns the Defense Department's stance offers little progress on preventing misuse. Lawmakers criticize the…

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Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade

Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

Roll Call

Push for a ‘talking filibuster’ stalls in Senate GOP conference

The plan is a nonstarter for most GOP senators, who have warned of a monthslong suck of precious floor time.

Roll Call

Capitol Lens | Pausing for paws

Sen. Thom Tillis introduces Babydog to the crowd gathered for the “Doggi Gras Pawrade” in the Hart building’s atrium on Wednesday.

Reason

Tom Homan Defends Masked ICE Agents by Claiming Threats Are Up 'Over 8,000 Percent'

Homan's numbers are misleading, but even if they weren't, it wouldn't justify allowing an entire federal law enforcement agency to operate in anonymity.

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