# # Trump Administration Removes DHS Secretary Noem Amid Iran Policy Battles and Republican Congressional Turmoil

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Podcast: [Republican News and Information Tracker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/republican-news-and-information-tracker-6621899)
Published: 2026-03-07T12:30:21+00:00
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