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Kristi Noem All but Killed FEMA. Will Her Departure Save It?

Jake Bittle / Grist Mar 9, 2026 The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff. It may well have been illegal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Trump Fires Kristi Noem

Ariana Figueroa / States Newsroom Mar 6, 2026 The president announced Thursday that the Homeland Security secretary will be leaving her post amid bipartisan criticism of her performance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )