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Trump removes Noem, picks GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

President Trump on Thursday ousted Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and picked a Senate GOP ally to replace her.

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In Senate Testimony on DHS Shootings, Kristi Noem Lies About Her Lies

The homeland security secretary blatantly misrepresented what she said about Alex Pretti on the day he was killed.

Reason

Kristi Noem Allegedly Took $80K From Political Group While Serving As S.D. Governor: Report

Kristi Noem, the embattled Secretary Homeland Security, received $80,000 from a political nonprofit while she was governor of South Dakota, according to ProPublica.

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Tillis expands block over unanswered questions to DHS

Sen. Thom Tillis said Tuesday he would put a hold nominees as part of his demand for data on immigration enforcement in his state.

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Senator chides DHS chief Kristi Noem for shooting her pet dog in fiery Senate hearing

Kristi Noem was chastised by a Republican senator for shooting her dog and compared it to decisions she has made in federal leadership.

The Independent UK

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win North Carolina primaries

Both politicians emerged triumphant from crowded primary fields, vying for the seat being vacated by Thom Tillis

The Independent UK

DHS is a ‘disaster’ under Kristi Noem. Even Republicans can’t convince her to care

ANALYSIS: Thom Tillis compared Kristi Noem’s tenure to the time she killed a 14-month-old dog and chalked it up to a leadership lesson, Alex Woodward writes as the Homeland Security Secretary returns to Congress

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Democrat and Republican Senators Tear Into Kristi Noem's 'Disaster' Run as DHS Secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense criticism from Senators from both parties over her leadership, public statements, and the Trump administration's immigration strategies.

International Business Times

GOP senator skewers Noem over DHS's lack of responsiveness

"That is stonewalling, that's a failure of leadership, and that is why I've called for your resignation," he said.

Axios

North Carolina: Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win primaries to set up Senate contest

Former Democratic governor Cooper to take on Trump-backed Whatley for seat held by retiring Thom Tillis

The Guardian - US

Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify this week at two separate congressional oversight hearings.

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These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

‘Doesn’t make sense’: GOP senator slams the use of ‘businessmen’ Kushner and Witkoff for peace talks

Why are unelected businessmen in charge of critical peace talks?

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Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026

President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress.

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Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS.

The Times of India

AI use in warfare: Anthropic rejects US demand for ‘unrestricted’ military access

AI firm Anthropic is refusing Pentagon demands for unrestricted use of its technology, citing concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. This public dispute could cost the company its government contract. While open to negotiation, Anthropic warns the Defense Department's stance offers little progress on preventing misuse. Lawmakers criticize the…

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Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade

Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

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Push for a ‘talking filibuster’ stalls in Senate GOP conference

The plan is a nonstarter for most GOP senators, who have warned of a monthslong suck of precious floor time.

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Capitol Lens | Pausing for paws

Sen. Thom Tillis introduces Babydog to the crowd gathered for the “Doggi Gras Pawrade” in the Hart building’s atrium on Wednesday.

Reason

Tom Homan Defends Masked ICE Agents by Claiming Threats Are Up 'Over 8,000 Percent'

Homan's numbers are misleading, but even if they weren't, it wouldn't justify allowing an entire federal law enforcement agency to operate in anonymity.

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‘This is just rotten’: Republican senator blasts Howard Lutnick’s credibility amidst fears that he has become a liability for midterms

He's admitted he visited Epstein Island!

The Guardian - UK

Republicans and Democrats unite to condemn Trump’s attacks on allies

US politicians break rank at Munich Security Conference to hit out at ‘destructive’ president and urge Europe to stand up to Trump

The Independent UK

Republican senator calls Trump ‘irresponsible’ over Greenland threats

President’s threats to occupy Greenland sparked wave of condemnations from European allies, and drew exasperation from Congress

Axios

Behind the Curtain: Resistance rising

The law of political gravity is starting to apply to Trump.

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GOP senators blast the DOJ’s attempt to jail their rivals, calling it a ‘reckless’ political scheme driven by Trump’s fury

Another lawsuit inspired by Trump’s ramblings.

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