Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown
The Senate voted on Saturday morning to confirm Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary, installing a long-time Trump ally at the helm of an agency poised to play a central role in the president’s promised immigration crackdown.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote, putting the former South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.
Kristi Noem to be next secretary of homeland security, confirmed by Senate vote
The two term South Dakota Gov. was tapped by Trump in November and will be key in enacting the new president's mass deportation plan.
Kristi Noem beats Senate confirmation hurdle, advancing to final vote for DHS role
Kristi Noem cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Friday, teeing up her final confirmation vote for early Sunday.
Senate confirms Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in rare weekend vote
The Senate confirmed Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Sunday during a weekend vote, as Republicans overcame efforts by Democrats to delay the process by using procedural hurdles.
Kristi Noem sworn in as Department of Homeland Security secretary after Senate confirmation
After a scheduling hiccup, Kristi Noem was finally sworn in Saturday as Department of Homeland Security secretary.
Kristi Noem confirmation hearing recap: How she answered Senate's questions
Noem and committee Republicans focused on the border while Democrats asked about foreign and home-grown terrorism during a cordial hearing.
Kristi Noem nomination clears key Senate hurdle as eight Democrats signal support for Trump’s DHS pick
The 61-39 result tees up a final Saturday morning roll call vote on the Republican South Dakota governor’s Cabinet nomination.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Senate to vote on Kristi Noem as DHS secretary Saturday
In floor remarks Saturday morning, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer ripped into the Trump administration for firing at 17 independent inspectors generals. "It's a preview of the lawless approach Donald Trump," Schumer said.
How the Senate Voted to Confirm Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security
The Senate voted 59 to 34 to confirm Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, as the new head of the Homeland Security Department.
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.
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.