This evening: Trump fires Kristi Noem, ending her turbulent reign heading DHS

Plus is Jo Koy and Fluffy's sold-out SoFi show a turning point for stand-up comedy? What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 5, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Trump fires Kristi Noem, ending her turbulent reign heading Homeland Security Trump said on social media he will appoint Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the DHS, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Feds say 18th Street boss 'Moms' led gang for imprisoned Mexican Mafia husband Prosecutors charged seven alleged gang members and associates of the gang with racketeering and other charges, accusing them of taking orders from a Mexican Mafia member held in a California state prison. Read More Inmate and former Democratic donor Ed Buck must pay victim's mother $2 million, jury says Former Democrat donor Ed Buck convicted in drug deaths, must now pay $2 million to a victim's family, civil jury finds. Read More ADVERTISEMENT This hip L.A. neighborhood is installing emergency sirens to warn of ICE raids Community activists are installing sirens across Highland Park in hopes of providing warnings on mobile devices to residents about possible ICE raids. Read More Owners of fire-destroyed Palisades mobile home park seek to displace residents for development deal An offering memorandum described the destroyed mobile home park as a "blank canvas for redevelopment"; however, city officials reiterated they intend to let fire survivors return and rebuild. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Trump vows to select Iran's new leader, but Tehran is digging in The U.K. and France committed bases to the U.S. war effort, and Ukraine will train Western powers in antidrone strategy as allies brace for a protracted war. Read More Fears mount at CNN and CBS News over merger, consolidation Job cuts and pressure to placate Trump loom over major changes in store for two TV news organizations that will be combined under Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Read More Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI; substance from car being tested. 'Inexcusable,' rep says Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Wednesday night by the California Highway Patrol. The singer's rep called the incident 'completely inexcusable.' Read More Dodgers work with Andrew Toles' family to continue supporting former outfielder The Dodgers said it was no longer possible to renew Andrew Toles' contract and the team is working with his family to figure out "how to best move forward." Read More Jo Koy and Fluffy's sold-out SoFi show marks a turning point for stand-up comedy Jo Koy and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias will headline the first stand-up comedy show at SoFi Stadium on March 21, with more than 70,000 expected. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com