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Trump Fires DHS Chief Noem Amid Chaos, Mullin Takes Over

4/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem after a controversial 14-month tenure at Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The New York Times reported allegations, citing chaos, incompetence, and lawbreaking from interviews with over 80 DHS employees.
The report alleges Noem exonerated agents involved in fatal shootings without proper investigations.
After her dismissal, Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as the new DHS Secretary, promising a different approach including judicial warrants for arrests.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem after a controversial 14-month tenure at Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The New York Times reported allegations, citing chaos, incompetence, and lawbreaking from interviews with over 80 DHS employees.
The report alleges Noem exonerated agents involved in fatal shootings without proper investigations.
After her dismissal, Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as the new DHS Secretary, promising a different approach including judicial warrants for arrests.