Start Here Kristi Noem Ousted from DHS
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Mar 6, 2026 
Rachel Scott, ABC senior political correspondent covering Capitol Hill and administration shakeups. Matt Rivers, ABC foreign correspondent reporting frontline from Beirut. Elizabeth Schulze, ABC economics reporter tracking market and oil moves. They discuss Kristi Noem's removal and political fallout. They report on intense Israeli strikes in Beirut and civilian evacuations. They outline the sharp oil price surge and market reactions.
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Noem Walked Onstage After Getting The Call
- Kristi Noem learned of her reassignment moments before taking the stage in Nashville and initially carried on without mentioning it.
- Rachel Scott reports Noem accepted a new title as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas only after finishing her speech.
Specific Missteps That Undermined Noem
- Key incidents that damaged Noem's standing included calling two Minnesota protesters domestic terrorists and temporarily suspending TSA PreCheck and Global Entry.
- Those actions caused political blowback, airport confusion, and required White House intervention, per Rachel Scott.
Who Might Replace Noem At DHS
- President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace Noem amid a partial DHS funding shutdown.
- Rachel Scott notes Mullin is a firebrand known for confrontational moments and will need Senate confirmation.