Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

Category: Politics

Kristi Noem was confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security by the Senate with a 59-34 vote, taking charge of an agency crucial for national security and immigration enforcement. Noem, a former South Dakota governor and Trump ally, expressed her commitment to keeping Americans safe and secure. Her confirmation follows a series of appointments to Trump's national security team, and she faces the challenge of implementing Trump's immigration policies while managing bipartisan concerns over border enforcement.

Keywords: Kristi Noem, Homeland Security, Trump Administration

Source: CBS News

Update At: 1/26/2025

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