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President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response. Trump, who said he would nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin in her place, made the announcement on social media…

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Mar 5) fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Mar 5) fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the

Frustrations over Kristi Noem’s execution of the Republican president’s hard-line immigration agenda - particularly her leadership after the shooting deaths - paved the way for her downfall.

President Donald Trump says he's replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

President Donald Trump says he's replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Her departure marks a stunning turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of mass deportations.

Trump says he’ll make Noem a “Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.”

Kristi Noem fired from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for homeland security chief.

Kristi Noem fired from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for homeland security chief.

Kristi Noem fired from Trump's DHS after controversial hearings. Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly considered as replacement for homeland security chief.

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that her officers have used administrative warrants — those that aren't approved by a judge — to enter homes to make arrests 28 times so far