Trump Administration Live Updates: President Ousts Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

Kristi Noem Fired: President Trump announced Thursday on social media that he was firing his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and wanted Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her. In his announcement, Mr. Trump said Ms. Noem would move into a previously nonexistent security role. Read more ›

Secretary Under Siege: Ms. Noem’s tenure had been marred by a string of controversies, and she faced intense questioning this week from congressional Republicans, including about a lucrative advertising contract. Mr. Trump on Thursday contradicted her testimony that he had signed off on the $220 million ad campaign.