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Trump fires US Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2026 (AP) US 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 administrations 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 after Noem faced a two-day grilling on Capitol Hill this week from GOP members as well as Democrats. Noems departure marks a stunning turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of