Homeland Security pick details immigration policy plans
Kristi Noem on Friday sailed through a confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of Homeland Security, with responses on major issues related to illegal immigration, international terrorism and cybersecurity that were unlikely to erode what appears to be a solid backing from Republicans.
Kristi Noem pledges to revive Trump policy against border 'invasion' as Homeland Security head
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Homeland Security secretary portrayed illegal immigration as an "invasion" and the U.S.-Mexico border as a "war zone" during a U.S. Senate confirmation on Friday where she pledged to back Trump's hard line on immigration.
Key moments from Kristi Noem’s hearing for Homeland Security chief
Noem pledged a complete turn from Alejandro Mayorkas' policies, saying she was determined to carry out Trump’s plans to deport millions of migrants.
Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security pick, faces senators' scrutiny on immigration
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing senators during her confirmation hearing as she vies to become the next Homeland Security secretary.
Trump's homeland security pick Noem unclear about border authority
The first week of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks concluded Friday with Department of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem.
Trump administration planning illegal immigrant arrests throughout US on ‘day one’
The incoming Trump administration wants to start arresting illegal immigrants across the US as soon as Tuesday, amid the promise of a mass deportation operation.
House passes bill named after slain nursing student Laken Riley that allows states to sue DHS for harms from illegal immigration
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed its first major piece of legislation of the new Congress, the Laken Riley Act, ...
Noem pledges to end Biden border control program if confirmed at DHS
At confirmation hearing, the South Dakota governor cited an ‘invasion’ of migrants even as illegal crossings have fallen ...
Trump DHS pick Noem likely to face scrutiny over deportation, border plans at confirmation hearing
President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, ...
Senate advances Laken Riley Act, letting states sue DHS for illegal immigration effects
The bill is named after and was inspired by a Georgia nursing student who was attacked and brutally murdered while jogging by ...
Ryan Walters sues Homeland Security, ICE leaders for immigration impacts on Oklahoma schools
Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters is suing the secretary of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration ...