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President Trump announced today that Kristi Noem is stepping down as head of Homeland Security at the end of the month.

The president said he'll nominate Oklahoma Senator Mark Wayne Mullen to lead DHS.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said he was pleased with Mullen's appointment and that Noem had, quote, served us well.

Mullen spoke to the press minutes after the news broke and was asked whether he and Noem had discussed the transition.

A reporter asked Mullen if he knew what Trump was expecting from him.

Trump announced that Noem will take over a new role called Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, which he described as leading, quote, our new security initiative for the Western Hemisphere.

Two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over the new round of tariffs.

Daily Wire legal analyst Heidi Hall has the details.

Wall Street hit some turbulence today as oil prices spiked and investors braced for more fallout from the Middle East.

The Dow fell over 1% with both the S&P and Nasdaq sliding as well.

As for oil prices, crude ticked up to roughly $84 a barrel and U.S.

oil pushed past $77.

Morning Wire spoke to Dr. Peter Earle of the American Institute for Economic Research, who says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz hasn't been as disruptive yet as some have feared.

Higher energy prices are also sending Treasury yields up, dimming hopes for quick interest rate cuts.

Washington revealed this week that Iran was using negotiations with the United States to stall time as it stockpiled materials needed for weapons-grade nuclear enrichment.

Daily Wire senior editor Joel Needler has the details.

The Trump administration has issued new guidance over abuse claims for trans-identifying children.

Daily Wire reporter Meg Brock has the story.