Published: Mar 06, 2026, 09:15 IST | Updated: Mar 06, 2026, 09:15 IST
US President Donald Trump has announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will step down from her role, with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin nominated to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
According to the announcement, Mullin is set to assume the position effective March 31, 2026. Kristi Noem will instead serve as the “Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas.”
During her tenure, Noem oversaw key elements of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and border enforcement policies. The leadership change comes as the administration continues to focus on immigration and national security priorities.