Mar 04 WATCH: DHS Secretary Noem returns to Capitol Hill for House Judiciary hearing By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to appear Wednesday in front of a House committee. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 3:40 Noem defends aggressive immigration tactics amid bipartisan criticism By Lisa Desjardins, Eliot Barnhart Democratic and some Republican senators pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over what they described as overly aggressive immigration enforcement. Noem’s testimony before the Judiciary Committee comes as Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding, raising concerns about national security at… Continue watching
Mar 03 3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths By Joshua Barajas Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing By Joshua Barajas The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings By Joshua Barajas The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Mar 03 WATCH: Kennedy questions Noem about using taxpayer money for ad campaign featuring her prominently By Joshua Barajas Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an oversight hearing Tuesday how she justifies the use of $220 million to run national TV ads that feature her prominently if she’s concerned with not wasting… Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Noem testifies at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on DHS oversight By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press It was Noem’s first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of the two protesters galvanized widespread opposition to how the Trump administration is executing its mass deportation agenda, a centerpiece policy of President Donald Trump's second term. Continue reading
Feb 21 Fact-checking DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on her agency's role in elections By Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made comments that could lead people to misinterpret her agency’s role in elections as she lobbied for legislation that would require photo ID to vote and documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Laser incident that caused El Paso airspace closure was 'joint agency' mission, Noem says By Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sais Friday that the government was "continuing to work on communication" regarding a laser incident in El Paso, Texas. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: DHS Secretary Noem speaks about SAVE Act and election security in Phoenix By Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem used a news conference outside Phoenix to pitch the Republican voting and elections bill that passed the U.S. House earlier this week. Noem called it an opportunity “to show that we’re serious about securing our… Continue reading