Trump fires homeland security secretary Kristi Noem as Democrats welcome her exit - US politics live
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Key Points:
- Donald Trump has removed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, nominating Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, though Mullin still requires Senate confirmation.
- Congressional Democrats welcomed Noem's removal, criticizing her leadership and immigration enforcement tactics, with calls for further accountability including Attorney General Pam Bondi's ouster.
- House Republicans urged embattled Congressman Tony Gonzales to end his re-election bid following an ethics investigation into his extramarital affair with a late aide.
- Trump denied involvement in approving a $220 million border security ad campaign featuring Noem, contradicting her claims during a Senate hearing.
- Nearly 20,000 Americans have returned from the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, while Congress prepares
