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Calls for Noem's Resignation Intensify Amid Shooting Fallout

1/29/2026

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Noem Faces Resignation Calls

Calls for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign intensified after the Minneapolis shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good during immigration enforcement.
Democrats, including House leaders, threaten impeachment if Noem does not step down.
Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticize Noem, calling her actions disqualifying.
U.S. President Donald Trump expresses confidence in Noem while Congress faces a looming government shutdown over DHS funding and immigration policy reforms.

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Vindman Launches Campaign

Alexander Vindman, a former National Security Council aide, has launched his Senate campaign in Florida, raising $1.7 million on the first day.
Vindman aims to challenge GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and has raised nearly $1.9 million.
Moody, backed by Trump, faces no significant GOP challengers as the Florida Senate seat is classified as “Solid R.”
The primary elections are scheduled for August 11, 2024, making it a challenging battleground for Democrats.

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Noem Faces Resignation Calls

Calls for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign intensified after the Minneapolis shootings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good during immigration enforcement.
Democrats, including House leaders, threaten impeachment if Noem does not step down.
Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticize Noem, calling her actions disqualifying.
U.S. President Donald Trump expresses confidence in Noem while Congress faces a looming government shutdown over DHS funding and immigration policy reforms.

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