Trump Reassigns Noem, Names Mullin as DHS Secretary

0:00On March 5, President Trump announced he's re-assigning Homeland Security Secretary Christie Knowham to a new position as special envoy for the shield of. The Americas, a security program aimed at boosting cooperation across the Western Hemisphere. He will replace her with Senator Mark Wayne Mullen from Oklahoma. Knowham expressed excitement about the role, saying she'll work closely with top officials to target drug cartels harming American families. Senator praised her work at Homeland Security, especially on border issues, and plans to reveal more details about the initiative this Saturday. During her more than one year in the job, Knowham highlighted major wins like securing the most protected border in U.S. history with 3 million. Undocumented immigrants leaving the country, locating 145,000 missing children, speeding up disaster relief, saving taxpayers, $13 billion dollars, and strengthening the Coast Guard. She faced backlash, though, including calls to fire her after two protesters were killed in clashes with federal agents during immigration raids in Minneapolis.

1:05Lawmakers like Senator John Federman from Pennsylvania voiced strong criticism. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security remains partially shut down after funding disputes with Senate Democrats, impacting agencies like FEMA. The Coast Guard and TSA, even as border enforcement continues uninterrupted. This shift comes at a pivotal time for regional security efforts.