Trending Now - Newsom Calls for Miller's Removal After Noem's Ouster
WHO:
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California
Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security
Donald Trump, President of the United States
Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary
Markwayne Mullin, Oklahoma Senator
Tony Gonzales, Republican Representative from Texas
Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon
WHAT:
Trump fired Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security on March 5, 2026.
Newsom called for the removal of Stephen Miller, stating, "the dark heart of the administration is not Kristi Noem, it's Stephen Miller."
Newsom described Trump as being "in retreat" and stated, "Donald Trump is the leader of the get out the vote for the Democratic Party."
Trump plans to replace Noem with Markwayne Mullin, pending Senate confirmation.
Severe storms are forecasted to affect nearly 60 million people from Texas to the Great Lakes on March 6, 2026.
Gonzales announced he would not seek re-election after admitting to an affair with a former staffer.
WHERE:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Newsom's book tour event)
Washington, D.C. (Noem's swearing-in and testimony)
Chicago, Illinois (Jesse Jackson's public funeral)
Texas to the Great Lakes (severe weather forecast)
WHEN:
March 5, 2026: Kristi Noem was fired.
March 6, 2026: Newsom made comments in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and severe weather was forecasted.
January 9, 2026: Stephen Miller was present during a meeting with Trump.
WHY:
Noem faced mounting scrutiny over her conduct, including controversies related to a $220 million ad campaign and her alleged romantic relationship with a top adviser.
Newsom's comments were part of his national book tour promoting his memoir "Young Man in a Hurry."
HOW:
Newsom's remarks were made during a book tour event and on social media.
Trump’s decision to fire Noem was influenced by criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans.
Yesterday, President Trump fired Kristi Noem from her role as Secretary of Homeland Security, with plans to replace her with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, pending Senate confirmation. In a related event in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, California Governor Gavin Newsom called for the removal of Stephen Miller, claiming he is the "dark heart of the administration," while also stating that Trump is "in retreat" and inadvertently leading the Democratic Party's voter mobilization efforts. Meanwhile, severe storms are expected to impact nearly 60 million people from Texas to the Great Lakes today, as Republican Representative Tony Gonzales announced he would not seek re-election following an affair with a former staffer.