Trump nominee Mullin expected to get quick confirmation to replace Noem at DHS – US politics live
Republicans almost certain to push through appointment following the ousting of Noem amid public backlash to her aggressive immigration approach
The president also used Truth Social today to criticize Democrats over the ongoing stalemate on funding parts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Funding for several DHS agencies has been lapsed for more than a month as lawmakers negotiate new limits on federal immigration enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), however, hasn't been affected because it continues to receive billions of dollars guaranteed under Donald Trump sweeping bill, signed into law last year.
Meanwhile, Thousands of employees at the Transport Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Coast Guard have been impacted, and are working without pay
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