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Friday, February 14, 2025

Kristi Noem Fields Questions on Disaster Relief, Border, Terrorism at Confirmation Hearing

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, fielded questions on an array of topics, including the border, homegrown terrorism and the distribution of disaster relief from lawmakers Friday at her Senate confirmation hearing.

She appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, which has jurisdiction over the DHS and those nominated to lead the department.

“As we face the evolving threats of the 21st century, the mission and the success of DHS is more critical than ever. We must be vigilant and proactive and innovative to protect the homeland,” she said in her opening statement. “The challenges in front of us are extremely significant, and we must secure our borders against illegal trafficking and immigration.”

Read the rest of the story at CBS News.

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