WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.
The two term South Dakota Gov. was tapped by Trump in Nov. and will be key in enacting the new president's mass deportation plan.
Noem and committee Republicans focused on the border while Democrats asked about foreign and home-grown terrorism during a cordial hearing.
By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON - Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump's Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting into position a key member of the Republican's Cabinet as he launches a wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
After a scheduling hiccup, Kristi Noem was finally sworn in Saturday as Department of Homeland Security secretary.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is promising to be a tough hand in carrying out President-elect Donald Trump’s vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security including his plans to crack down
We are getting a different perspective of Tuesday’s ICE raids in New York City. As Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem worked side-by-side with federal agents, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett was there.
Kristi Noem's hearing on Jan. 17 will end the first week of hearings to determine whether senators will confirm Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees.
The Senate confirmed Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Sunday during a weekend vote, as Republicans overcame efforts by Democrats to delay the process by using procedural hurdles.
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security ...
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