Senate confirms Kristi Noem to lead Department of Homeland Security
- The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary with a vote of 59-34, placing her in charge of a key agency for national security and immigration enforcement.
- Noem, a governor from South Dakota and ally of President Donald Trump, received seven votes from Democrats during her confirmation process.
- She has pledged to execute Trump's orders on border security, referring to illegal immigration as an 'invasion' during her hearing.
- Noem's confirmation comes as Trump aims to implement strict immigration policies, including potential military involvement in enforcement.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem confirmed as U.S. Homeland Security secretary
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem will be the nation’s next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination Saturday. The 53-year-old Noem, a former congresswoman, will lead one of the federal government’s largest departments, with 260,000 employees and a budget in excess of $100 billion. Its responsibilities include border protection, disaster response, cyber and airline security, and prote…

Senate Confirms Noem as Trump's Homeland Security Secretary
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