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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

March 05, 2026 at 1:07 pm PST

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

March 05, 2026 at 1:06 pm PST

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

March 05, 2026 at 1:02 pm PST

Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

March 05, 2026 at 12:57 pm PST

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

March 05, 2026 at 12:40 pm PST

House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide

House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide

March 05, 2026 at 12:04 pm PST

Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida

Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida

March 05, 2026 at 12:03 pm PST

House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump's strategy

House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump's strategy

March 05, 2026 at 11:03 am PST

Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement

Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement

March 05, 2026 at 11:00 am PST

On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

March 05, 2026 at 10:08 am PST

Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project will vote on it April 2

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure

Montana Republican US Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid in surprise move

Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win

Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn

Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance

Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it

Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support

Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress

The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers

Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict

Who is Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump’s nominee for DHS Secretary?

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to become special envoy, replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Britney Spears arrested in California

Recall alert: Stuckey’s Pecan Log Rolls recalled nationwide

Six Flags to sell seven parks in North America