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PhotoNews Pakistan > Top News > US Senate Confirms Kristi Noem as Head Homeland Security
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US Senate Confirms Kristi Noem as Head Homeland Security

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By Web Desk Published January 26, 2025 2 Min Read
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President-Elect Donald Trump alongside South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem (R) during a town hall in Pennsylvania, October 2024. Photo by Alex Brandon/AP."
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On Saturday, the US Senate confirmed South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This pivotal role aligns with President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to tighten US border security and address illegal immigration.

Noem, 53, a staunch ally of Trump and a second-term governor of South Dakota, will now oversee critical functions of the DHS, including border enforcement, migrant deportations, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and emergency management. Her confirmation follows the narrow confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, adding to Trump’s strengthening of national security leadership in his cabinet, including the Secretary of State and CIA Director.

Noem’s Leadership and Border Security Focus

During her confirmation hearing, Noem emphasized securing the southern border as her top priority. She expressed America’s “responsibility to secure our borders against those who would do us harm,” while underscoring the need for fairness and lawful immigration practices. Noem is also recognized for her bold action in sending National Guard troops to the southern border, despite South Dakota’s distance from the Mexican border, earning praise from conservatives for her stance.

Congratulations to our new Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem! pic.twitter.com/tmwJk5D3c7

— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) January 25, 2025

Kristi Noem’s tenure as governor also brought significant attention for her personal and political decisions. One controversial moment came when she admitted to shooting her dog, Cricket, due to its “untrainable” behavior, which cost her a chance at being selected as Trump’s vice-presidential pick. Additionally, she faced scrutiny regarding disaster aid distribution during her confirmation hearing. She pledged to ensure that disaster relief would be administered without political bias.

Read: Trump to Appoint Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

Trump’s Push Against FEMA

In a related move, President Trump announced plans to dissolve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after criticizing its response to two devastating hurricanes during the previous election campaign. On Friday, he also threatened to withhold disaster aid from California, battling severe wildfires, unless the state changes its voting laws and environmental regulations.

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