Overview
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's appearance at a 'Worldwide Threats' hearing was briefly halted when anti-ICE protesters were removed from the room before she continued her testimony.
- President Trump and the White House publicly rejected reports that he plans to replace Noem, praising her performance and labeling stories of her ouster as 'fake news.'
- Axios reported a deep rift between Noem and border czar Tom Homan, with insiders saying the two rarely speak, yet officials maintain neither is set to depart and Trump is content with both in their roles.
- Rep. Delia Ramirez requested impeachment hearings, citing alleged unethical conduct and misleading statements tied to DHS contracting and spending, including aircraft purchases and an advertising campaign.
- AP reported that a federal judge is examining whether Noem should face a contempt charge related to DHS flights carrying migrants to El Salvador, as broader scrutiny of DHS's expanded budget and contracting grows.