JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump backs SD Gov. Larry Rhoden for reelection
Rhoden succeeded Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., after serving as her lieutenant governor. He was first elected to the state's top job in 2022.
NYTIMES (David A. Fahrenthold) - Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes
The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.
AXIOS (Brittany Gibson) - When Mullin's friends in Congress call, DHS answers
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is building a reputation as a Cabinet official willing to do favors for his former colleagues in Congress — even at the risk of drawing a backlash from the White House and MAGA. Why it matters: Some of Mullin's most high-profile moves — such as pausing ICE agents' traffic stops and delaying border security construction along the Texas border — have come after personal appeals from friends on Capitol Hill. Zoom in: The approach by Mullin — who served 13 years in Washington as a House member and senator from Oklahoma — contrasts with that of his predecessor at DHS, Kristi Noem, who was criticized frequently for not communicating with Congress. - "Once you leave the Senate, you're…
AI:Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is facing scrutiny for prioritizing political connections over strict enforcement of President Trump's agenda. Reports indicate that Mullin has frequently adjusted agency actions—such as pausing ICE traffic stops and delaying border security construction in Texas—following personal appeals from members of Congress. While supporters like various governors praise his accessibility, critics including former DHS official Mark Morgan argue that these maneuvers allow political interests to dictate operational strategy rather than the law, potentially undermining the administration's commitment to mass deportation and robust border security.Open
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Federal Judge Upholds Trump Decision to Terminate Protected Status for Ethiopian Migrants.
A Massachusetts federal judge has lifted a stay on ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians, aligning with a Supreme Court ruling limiting judicial review of such decisions.
A Massachusetts federal judge has lifted a stay on ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians, aligning with a Supreme Court ruling limiting judicial review of such decisions. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A Massachusetts federal court has opened the door for the Trump administration to end legal protections for Ethiopian migrants living in the United States under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled Tuesday that the administration can move forward after lifting an earlier order that had prevented the termination from taking effect. DETAIL: The former Biden regime granted TPS to eligible Ethiopians in 2022, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later determined that…Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Shouldn't I be dead first?' Statue honoring Kristi Noem unveiled in South Dakota
"It just seemed strange to do a statue when you're still alive." A life-sized statue of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was unveiled in Pierre, South Dakota. The statue features her horse, Iceman, as part of the "Trail of Governors" art installation honoring South Dakota governors. Noem served as governor in the state from 2019-2025.
| Channel | t.me/News_Wire_Channels |
| Source | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z47YsULlGpc |
| Keywords | kristi-noemsouth-dakotastatuepierretrail-of-governorspoliticsgovernormsnbcconservativemedia-narrativepolitical-newsicemanart-installation |
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Lewandowski angles for a Trump comeback — with Noem at his side and Thune in his crosshairs
Corey Lewandowski, ousted from his government post alongside fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, is maneuvering for a return to Trump's inner circle by floating a primary challenge against Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Lewandowski, 52, went on conservative podcaster John Fredericks' show in late June and laid the groundwork publicly. Thune, he said, "is very […] The post Lewandowski angles for a Trump comeback — with Noem at his side and Thune in his crosshairs appeared first on American Almanac .
Corey Lewandowski, ousted from his government post alongside fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, is maneuvering for a return to Trump's inner circle by floating a primary challenge against Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Lewandowski, 52, went on conservative podcaster John Fredericks' show in late June and laid the groundwork publicly. Thune, he said, "is very susceptible to a very serious Republican primary challenge" when the South Dakota senator faces voters in 2028. He added that "the American people will be looking at someone who has a proven history of winning an election in South Dakota to maybe challenge John Thune", a description that fits one person: Noem, the former governor who became the first woman elected to that office in…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski spotted together in Minnesota amid her divorce proceedings
Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her one-time aide Corey Lewandowski were photographed dining and biking together in a wealthy Minneapolis suburb, fueling questions about a relationship both have previously denied. Images obtained by the Daily Mail show Noem, 54, and Lewandowski, 52, eating at The Grocer's Table cafe in Wayzata, Minnesota, on Tuesday before […] The post Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski spotted together in Minnesota amid her divorce proceedings appeared first on American Almanac .
Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and her one-time aide Corey Lewandowski were photographed dining and biking together in a wealthy Minneapolis suburb, fueling questions about a relationship both have previously denied. Images obtained by the Daily Mail show Noem, 54, and Lewandowski, 52, eating at The Grocer's Table cafe in Wayzata, Minnesota, on Tuesday before riding bicycles along the Lake Minnetonka waterfront. An unnamed insider told the outlet the two are "closer than ever." The outing comes as Noem moves forward with a divorce from her husband of 34 years, Bryon Noem, 56, who runs an insurance agency. The couple met in high school, married in 1992, and have three adult children, daughters Kassidy, 32, and Kennedy, 29, and son…Open
AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - White House backs DHS Secretary Mullin as Bannon pushes for his replacement over deportation concerns
The White House is standing firmly behind Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin despite a growing campaign from Steve Bannon and other prominent MAGA voices demanding his removal, with midterm elections just 90 days away. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson issued a pointed statement to the New York Post defending the embattled secretary, saying President Trump […] The post White House backs DHS Secretary Mullin as Bannon pushes for his replacement over deportation concerns appeared first on American Almanac .
The White House is standing firmly behind Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin despite a growing campaign from Steve Bannon and other prominent MAGA voices demanding his removal, with midterm elections just 90 days away. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson issued a pointed statement to the New York Post defending the embattled secretary, saying President Trump "has confidence in Secretary Mullin and his entire Administration to carry out the agenda the American people voted for." The statement came as Bannon, Laura Loomer, and podcaster Jack Posobiec ramped up public pressure on Mullin over what they call an insufficiently aggressive approach to illegal immigration enforcement. The flashpoint was Mullin's appearance Saturday…Open
AMERICANTHINKER - Is Kristi Noem adding any kind of value to President Trump as special envoy to his Shield of the Americas initiative?
By Monica Showalter Where was she as the conservative presidents of the hemisphere held an impromptu gathering in Peru this week?
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Kristi Noem's successor, Gov. Rhoden, edges out competitor in South Dakota GOP primary runoff
The Associated Press called the race for Rhoden minutes after the polls closed, by which point he had received 70.5% of the vote compared with Doeden's 29.5%.