A Cabinet shake-up and two families waiting for answers
Trump picks Oklahoma's Native senator for next DHS secretary, a woman is searching for her father and a family says they weren't properly notified when teen went missing
Trump dumps Noem, taps Mullin to be next DHS Secretary
If approved, Mullin would be second Native man to serve as U.S. Cabinet member
By Brian Bull
After an embattled year of controversial ICE raids and lavishly funded government ad campaigns, former South Dakota governor-turned-Homeland-Security-boss Kristi Noem has been ousted from her position.
Daughter’s concern for father grows after 11 months without contact
‘I just want to be able to hear my dad’s voice again,’ says Natasha-Marie Powassin
By Jolan Kruse
On her birthday every year, Natasha-Marie Powassin would receive a call from her father, who was living in Fargo, North Dakota. Even though she lives in Canada, she describes their relationship as close. “He’s my rock,” she said.
‘Beyond frustrating’: Family claims they weren’t properly notified about 16-year-old’s disappearance
Mason Cree’s aunt learns he is missing through social media post
By Jolan Kruse
Angela Gourneau was scrolling through Facebook in late February when she saw a photo of her 16-year-old nephew, Mason Cree, next to the word “missing.”
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