Changing Faces at Homeland Security: McLaughlin Departs Amid Tensions

Tricia McLaughlin, DHS spokeswoman, is leaving her position as public support for Trump's immigration policies declines. Lauren Bis will assume McLaughlin's role amidst scrutiny of DHS practices. Democratic efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem illustrate growing political tensions in the U.S. over immigration enforcement.

Tricia McLaughlin, spokeswoman for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, announced her departure on social media, marking a shift as support for President Donald Trump's immigration policies wanes.

McLaughlin, a significant proponent of Trump's immigration stance, will be succeeded by Lauren Bis while conservative commentator Katie Zacharia joins as a spokesperson.

Amid declining public backing and internal tensions, Democratic lawmakers have initiated impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over alleged misconduct and obstruction of oversight.

(With inputs from agencies.)