DHS now operating during Iran war with lame duck leader and partial funding

The Department of Homeland Security, created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the lead agency in threat detection, is operating without full funding and now has a vacancy at the top after President Trump ousted Kristi Noem. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more. Source link

Schumer weaponizes Mullin nomination to demand DHS overhaul, says ‘rot’ goes beyond Noem

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., was just tapped to replace embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, but first he must be confirmed by the Senate. But with anger and frustration over the direction of the Department of Homeland Security under Noem still simmering, and the agency still shut … Read more

Who is Markwayne Mullin? Trump’s nominee for DHS secretary

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. GOP leaders call on Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop re-election bid after admitting to affair 03:10 Markwayne Mullin reacts to being tapped to replace Kristi Noem at DHS 09:44 Now Playing Who is Markwayne Mullin? Trump’s nominee for DHS secretary … Read more

House Democrats vote to continue DHS shutdown despite Iran threat, Noem’s ouster

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Democrats largely voted to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown to keep going on Thursday, shrugging off Republicans’ concerns about the increased domestic terror threat amid the U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran. It comes hours after President Donald Trump shocked Capitol Hill by ousting DHS … Read more

Fetterman backs Trump’s DHS pick Mullin as ‘nice upgrade’ in break with Democrats

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., will have at least one Democratic “yes” vote in support of his nomination to become President Donald Trump’s next Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary.  Trump announced Thursday afternoon that he tapped Mullin to replace outgoing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who will leave … Read more

Watch: Kristi Noem Senate hearing moment that may have led to ouster as DHS secretary

President Trump announced Thursday that he is removing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace her. CBS News has learned that the final straw appeared to be Noem’s response to a question during Tuesday’s Senate hearing from Republican Sen. John Kennedy about her decision to spend … Read more

Noem doesn’t address DHS ouster in remarks following Trump announcement

Noem doesn’t address DHS ouster in remarks following Trump announcement – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump announced Kristi Noem’s ouster as DHS secretary minutes before Noem gave an address to the Sergeant Benevolent Association Major Cities Conference in Nashville. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was at the address and has more. Source link

Schumer, Dems hold firm on DHS funding despite Noem’s bombshell ousting

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats again blocked Republicans’ attempt to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as background negotiations appear to have fizzled out. It came just minutes after Kristi Noem, the former South Dakota congresswoman and governor who led President Donald Trump’s DHS in his second term, was … Read more

Noem ouster at DHS comes after fiery Senate hearing, answer on ad spending

Noem ouster at DHS comes after fiery Senate hearing, answer on ad spending – CBS News Watch CBS News Kristi Noem’s answers at Tuesday’s Senate hearing may have been the deciding factor in President Trump’s decision to remove her as DHS secretary. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. Source link