At confirmation hearing, the South Dakota governor cited an ‘invasion’ of migrants even as illegal crossings have fallen sharply

President Joe Biden will commute the sentences of nearly 2,500 people today. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem faces a Senate confirmation hearing today. Israel and Hamas finalized a ceasefire agreement after last-minute obstacles.

President-elect Donald Trump was taken aback by the firestorm against South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) after she crowed about gunning down a 14-month wirehaired pointer named Cricket in her book

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Homeland Security secretary portrayed illegal immigration as an "invasion" and the U.S.-Mexico border as a "war zone" during a U.S. Senate confirmation on Friday where she pledged to back Trump's hard line on immigration.

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Kristi Noem listens. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Cargo vessels are seen anchored offshore, sharing space with oil platforms, before heading into the Los Angeles-Long Beach port on Oct. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Eugene Garcia, File) President Joe Biden speaks at ...

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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump 's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, is facing a showdown with Senators on Friday at what is expected to be a tense confirmation hearing. The Republican's first scheduled appearance was mysteriously postponed because of 'paperwork' issues.

President-elect Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown emerged as a top theme at a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, his choice for secretary of Homeland Security and a Republican who mirrors his hardline views.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told lawmakers that she intends to end the use of the CBP One on the first day the Trump administration.