Kristi Noem
The latest news on Kristi Noem. Noem was governor of South Dakota from January 2019 to January 2025, when she was appointed secretary of homeland security in President Donald Trump's second administration. A Republican, she previously served in the U.S. House from 2011 to 2019. Born November 30, 1971, in Watertown, South Dakota, she is married to Bryon Noem and has three children.
New DHS ad campaign tells migrants to self-deport
The multimillion-dollar advertising campaign urges illegal immigrants to leave the United States voluntarily or face deportation.
GOP leaders announce return of Mount Rushmore fireworks show
Mount Rushmore to host fireworks for US 250th birthday in 2026, as Gov. Rhoden invites President Trump to South Dakota celebration.
Kristi Noem accuses FBI of leaking ICE raids
Vowing to take action against what she called "crooked deep state agents," the homeland security secretary condemned the leaks.
Kristi Noem would tell Trump to abolish FEMA "the way it exists today"
Noem believes states still need federal funds for disaster relief, but local officials should decide on how it's deployed.
Venezuelans speak of panic and stress after Noem revokes protections
The new Homeland Security secretary undid the Biden administration's extension of Temporary Protected Status on Wednesday.
Kristi Noem joins agents in arrest of NYC immigrants tied to Colorado gang
Noem is the latest high-ranking official from President Trump's administration to emphasize increased immigration enforcement.
Full list of Democrats who voted to confirm Trump nominee Kristi Noem
The former South Dakota governor was confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security in a 59-34 vote on Saturday.
Fact Check: Kristi Noem repeats Trump falsehood during confirmation hearing
Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to head Homeland Security, repeated a falsehood about criminal immigrants
Betting markets update: Donald Trump Cabinet picks chances of confirmation
Betting odds have taken on a renewed focus after they served as an early indicator that Trump would win against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Map shows where Trump nominees are from
Majority of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees to join his administration are from Florida and New York
Kristi Noem "knows nothing" about Homeland Security: Ex-Trump official
Noem will be a figurehead for anti-immigration policies under the incoming Trump presidency, Elizabeth Neumann said.
Mark Halperin makes prediction for Donald Trump "unfathomable" admin picks
President-elect Donald Trump has faced some backlash over his nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth
Donald Trump's reported cabinet picks spark conservative backlash
Concerns were raised about qualifications and past records when it came to key reported appointments.
Donald Trump's Cabinet: Who has the president-elect picked so far?
Trump is planning a different approach for his second term, swiftly assembling a Cabinet of loyalists.
Kristi Noem controversies: From dog killing to tribal land bans
Kristi Noem's odds of being Donald Trump's 2024 running mate deteriorated sharply after she wrote about shooting her puppy.
Kristi Noem picked to run Homeland Security under Trump: Report
The president-elect has reportedly selected South Dakota's governor to oversee the agency responsible for border protection and immigration.
Election 2024 week in photos: Trump slams Harris for missing Al Smith event
Both campaigns appeared at a variety of events, but it was the event that Harris chose to skip, the Al Smith Dinner, that Trump seized on.
Fact-checking Donald Trump's town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania
Donald Trump's rally in Oaks included false and misleading claims about housing, immigration, Afghanistan and jobs.
Democrats upset after state turns down $69 million in rebates
The rebates look to help Americans who make home energy efficiency upgrades or appliance purchases across the country.
Tim Walz attacked by MAGA over dog photos
MAGA-affiliated social media users were quick to accuse the Democratic vice presidential candidate of dog fraud.
Kristi Noem describes her love of animals in new documentary
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has expressed her love of animals after facing intense backlash to the revelation that she once killed her pet dog.
Doug Burgum is now the favorite to be Donald Trump's VP
Social media users noted that the weblink trumpburgum.com automatically redirects to Donald Trump's official campaign website.
How to watch Donald Trump's speech at Turning Point Action's Michigan event
Michigan is a crucial battleground state in the 2024 election, with President Joe Biden winning the state by 2.8 percent in 2020 against Trump.
Neo-Nazi march in South Dakota condemned: "Not welcome here"
"We reject all hatred and Nazis. Full stop," South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said.
Kristi Noem's advice for Donald Trump's VP decision
The South Dakota governor said polls point to the importance of Donald Trump selecting a woman as his vice-presidential pick.
Kristi Noem goes to work building Texas border wall
The Republican governor visited the southern border and helped South Dakota National Guard troops erect border barriers.
Kristi Noem hits back at tribal reservation bans
As a result of previous comments she made, the South Dakota governor has been banned by seven Native American reservations in her state.
Map shows where Kristi Noem is no longer welcome in own state
The Republican governor is now banned from nearly 20 percent of South Dakota.
Trump VP contenders: J.D. Vance's odds are soaring
The Ohio senator's chances have increased, but Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina remains the favorite to be Trump's VP pick.
Kristi Noem says killing dog was her "choice as a mom"
The Republican governor insisted that it was her motherly duty to execute the "less than worthless" dog to ensure child "safety."
