Kristi Noem nomination clears key Senate hurdle as eight Democrats signal support for Trump’s DHS pick
Department of Homeland Security Secretary-designate Kristi Noem inched closer to Senate confirmation Friday after lawmakers voted to end debate on her nomination with eight Democrats signaling support for President Trump’s pick.
DHS secretary nominee Kristi Noem answers questions about security at northern border
Noem said she would work Sen. Maggie Hassan to make sure resources are deployed to help with northern border security.
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Noem pledges to secure border as DHS chief, will shut down mobile app for migrants
WASHINGTON — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Friday that she will be “vigilant and proactive and innovative to protect the homeland” as she carries out President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
New Hampshire weighs whether to join $7B settlement over opioid crisis
More than $7 billion could be on the way to families affected by the opioid crisis, but New Hampshire hasn't decided whether to join the new settlement.
Kristi Noem confirmed by Senate as secretary of Dept. of Homeland Security
The role is key to Trump’s plans for his second term after pledging to deport millions of undocumented immigrants and impose a crackdown at the southern border.
Sen. Britt: Noem will “help strengthen our border security” as DHS head
Alabama Senator Katie Britt, chair of Senate Homeland Security Appropriations, believes Noem is committed to securing the U.S.-Mexico border after successful confirmation vote Saturday.
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem on Saturday as the next secretary of Homeland Security, which has a lead role in immigration enforecment.
After 51-50 Senate confirmation vote, Hegseth to implement Trump plans for war and repression
The fascist former Fox News commentator will now head the Pentagon and direct the day-to-day operations of the world’s largest military machine.
Federal agents investigating after Border Patrol agent fatally shot in Vermont
Federal agents are investigating after a US Border Patrol agent was shot and killed Monday afternoon on the highway in Vermont.
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Eric Adams Stoops to New Low With Tucker Carlson Interview
New York City Mayor Eric Adams sat for an interview on The Tucker Carlson Show, completing his conservative evolution in desperate hopes for a pardon from President Trump. “The Eric Adams interview. Out tonight” Carlson posted on X Tuesday, with a teaser of said interview attached.
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21-year-old Washington state woman charged with assault in V border patrol agent death
The FBI arrested 21-year-old Washington state woman Teresa Youngblut in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland.
US border patrol agent killed in shooting near Canadian border in Vermont, FBI says
The fatal encounter occurred around 3:15 p.m. EST Monday on Interstate 91 in Coventry, about 13 miles south of the Canadian border.