In a surprising move marking the first major Cabinet reshuffle of his second term, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kristi Noem will step down as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the end of the month. She will be replaced by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, effective March 31, 2026.

In a revelation that has ignited national scrutiny, federal officials have disclosed that nearly $700 million in declared U.S. currency was flagged by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in passenger luggage departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) over the past two years. Fed launch a major investigation.

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