Who is Kristi Noem? What to know about the new Secretary of Homeland Security
Noem's full name is Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem and she was born in 1971 in Watertown, in east central South Dakota. The city is in Codington County about 187 miles northeast of the state's capital Pierre. The new Secretary of Homeland Security is married to Bryon Noem.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote, putting the former 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.
Here are the 7 Democrats who voted for Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing her to lead an agency that will be paramount to President Trump’s plan to crack down on illegal immigration during his second White House term.
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown
The Senate voted on Saturday morning to confirm Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary, installing a long-time Trump ally at the helm of an agency poised to play a central role in the president’s promised immigration crackdown.
Kristi Noem to be next secretary of homeland security, confirmed by Senate vote
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.
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary; will oversee FEMA, ICE
The U.S. Senate is set to confirm Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, with bipartisan support, as she pledges to enforce strict immigration policies.
Sen. Britt: Noem will “help strengthen our border security” as DHS head
Alabama Senator Katie Britt, chair of Senate Homeland Security Appropriations, believes Noem is committed to securing the U.S.-Mexico border after successful confirmation vote Saturday.
Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary
The South Dakota governor will oversee a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and a clampdown on illegal immigration.
Trump arrives in Miami after Las Vegas rally; Kristi Noem confirmed as homeland security secretary
President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Las Vegas and traveled to Miami as the administration pushes his immigration agenda.
Kristi Noem beats Senate confirmation hurdle, advancing to final vote for DHS role
Kristi Noem cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Friday, teeing up her final confirmation vote for early Sunday.
Kristi Noem confirmed as DHS secretary
The Senate confirmed Krisi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday, voting to give President Donald Trump another Cabinet official who has pledged to help carry out his aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.
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This is how much Kristi Noem’s advance was for book that blew up in her face
Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem received a $139,750 advance ... Trump eventually picked J.D. Vance as his partner on the ticket, and Noem was nominated as Homeland Security ...
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Who is Kristi Noem? Dog controversy and what else to know on day of confirmation hearing
Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald ... having no clue about my experience staring down little tyrants (I'd been a children's pastor, after all)." Noem's spokesperson later confirmed to ...
Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.