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Trump taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, sparking Democratic backlash; Inter Miami White House visit, Iran F‑15E denial, Florida Bar probe, and other U.S. politics/science updates
Trump replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma
President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and appointed U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma, to replace her.
Lindsey Halligan Is Under Investigation by the Florida Bar
Lindsey Halligan, a former U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, is being investigated by the Florida Bar, according to the New York Times. The report notes she previously pursued criminal cases over the objections of career prosecutors.
Democrats Respond to Kristi Noem Being Replaced as Homeland Security Secretary
Many Democrats welcomed President Trump’s announcement Thursday that Kristi Noem will be replaced as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Her departure comes after months of Democratic pressure calling for consequences over her controversial handling of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Live: Trump Welcomes MLS Champions Inter Miami to the White House
President Trump is set to welcome Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami to the White House on Thursday afternoon. Lionel Messi, who joined the club in 2023, is expected to attend. The visit comes less than 100 days before the 2026 World Cup begins in Mexico City.
U.S. Denies Reports That an F-15E Strike Eagle Crashed in Iran
The U.S. Central Command said claims circulating on social media that a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle went down in Iran during a strike mission are false. CENTCOM stated no U.S. aircraft have been lost beyond previously reported incidents in Kuwait, after a viral post alleging the crash was later deleted. The denial comes amid an expanding U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran and heightened regional spillover risks.
Reentry Support Center Opens in Camden County, New Jersey
Reentry Release Center Opens in Camden, N.J., with a new Camden County facility designed to help people leaving prison access support and services to get back on track after release.
Mullin Says He Was Surprised When Trump Called to Nominate Him as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) said President Trump called him Thursday to tell him he would be nominated to replace ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Mullin described the news as somewhat surprising but said he is excited about the opportunity.
Wasps and frogs repeatedly evolved a key pain molecule in their venom and secretions, and scientists now know why
Researchers found that the pain-triggering molecule bradykinin appears in the venoms of many wasps and in the skin secretions of some frogs, but these versions are not inherited from vertebrates. Instead, bradykinin has evolved independently multiple times, producing near-identical “doppelgänger” molecules from different genetic origins. The study suggests this repeated evolution is driven by predator deterrence: the venom or secretion closely mimics a predator’s own bradykinin, tricking the body into sensing injury and causing intense pain, highlighting convergent evolution at the genetic level.
Obama Supports Virginia Redistricting Amendment
Former President Barack Obama endorsed a constitutional amendment on Virginia’s redistricting process that will be decided by voters and could give Democrats up to four additional seats in the next midterm elections. In a video, Obama said the country cannot afford more time with “unchecked power and zero accountability in Washington.”
Major Primary Upsets Shake North Carolina Legislature
A political earthquake rattles the North Carolina Legislature as primary voters ousted three long-serving Democrats in safe districts—some by as much as 48 points—after challengers campaigned on more aggressive resistance to Republican-led lawmaking. Five Republican incumbents also lost, signaling broader voter impatience with the status quo in Raleigh.
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