Kristi Noem Out as DHS Secretary

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Kristi Noem is stepping down as DHS Secretary, with President Trump announcing Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement.
Noem will transition to a new role as special envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a new security initiative.
Noem faced criticism for her handling of immigration enforcement, including a controversial $220 million ad campaign.
The ad campaign's contract award process has been scrutinized for lack of competitive bidding and potential conflicts of interest.
Noem's testimony before the Senate drew sharp criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, including questions about her spending decisions.
Senator John Kennedy questioned the effectiveness and propriety of the $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem prominently.
Democratic representatives have called for investigations into the contract awarded to Safe America Media, citing ties to Noem and senior DHS officials.
Noem's leadership was also criticized for personal decisions, including the killing of her dog and a goat, which were mentioned in her book.
Senator Thom Tillis described Noem's leadership as a 'disaster' and supported Mullin's nomination to 'clean up her mess.'
Mullin expressed excitement about his nomination, which requires Senate confirmation.

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