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Trump Ousts DHS Chief Kristi Noem Amid Heated Senate Hearing and Controversy Over Border Policy
President Donald Trump has ousted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem amid a heated Senate hearing, prompting reactions from Capitol Hill Democrats who hail the move as a response to her contentious testimony.
Capitol Hill Democrats are celebrating after President Donald Trump removed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following a heated Senate hearing, marking a major victory for the party. The move comes as Noem faced intense scrutiny over her handling of the US-Mexico border. Noem had been at odds with Republicans and some moderate Democrats who criticized her response to the migrant crisis. With her ouster, Trump has taken control of the DHS department once again.
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