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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's nomination to become secretary of homeland security was confirmed with a vote of 59-34.

Kristi Noem was confirmed by the Senate as US President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting into position a key member of the Republican’s cabinet as he launches a ...

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By Tim Balk The Senate voted on Saturday to confirm Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, putting a former South Dakota governor in charge of the department at the heart of President Trump ...

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FILE PHOTO: Confirmation hearing for Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem ...

and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement among several other entities. “Kristi has been very strong on border security,” Trump said when he announced her as his pick in November.

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This bipartisan backing underscores the urgency of resolving issues like illegal immigration and improving homeland security strategies. Kristi Noem’s confirmation is part of President Trump’s broader ...

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday, voting to give President Donald Trump another Cabinet official who has pledged to help carry out ...