TRUMP FIRES NOEM, NOMINATES SENATOR MULLIN AS DHS SECRETARY

In a major cabinet shake-up, Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has removed Kristi Noem, former Governor of South Dakota, from her post as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary.Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, stating that he will nominate Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as her replacement. Mullin will need Senate confirmation before officially taking office but may serve in an acting capacity once confirmed.The former president also indicated that Noem would transition to a special envoy role as part of the Western Hemisphere initiative, “The Shield of the Americas”, aimed at strengthening regional security.The shake-up comes amid increasing criticism of Noem’s tenure at DHS, particularly over immigration enforcement policies and federal spending decisions. Analysts describe this as the first major cabinet change of Trump’s second term, reflecting a renewed focus on national security priorities.Security experts and lawmakers are closely monitoring the transition, which could have significant implications for U.S. homeland security policies in the months ahead.