Noem: ‘I'm very concerned about what we've seen in this country as far as antisemitic violence that has happened’

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is set to face senators during her confirmation hearing as she vies to become the next homeland security secretary.

President-elect Trump’s Homeland Security pick, Gov. Kristi Noem, faced questions about the border, immigration, managing FEMA disaster funds and the Secret Service at her Senate confirmation hearing on Friday.

Kristi Noem​, Trump's pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, took questions from lawmakers on border policies and disaster relief.

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Noem repeated a falsehood that Trump shared during the 2024 presidential campaign. There are not more than 13,000 murderers or nearly 16,000 sex offenders "loose" in the U.S. Her statement is based on a misinterpreted letter sent by ICE in late 2024.

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem faces a Senate confirmation hearing today. Israel and Hamas finalized a ceasefire agreement after last-minute obstacles. In Gaza: Israeli airstrikes have continued, killing at least 101 people since the deal was announced, Gaza officials said. If approved, the ceasefire is set to take effect Sunday.

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Families of civilians abducted by Hamas hold a press conference in Kfar Maccabiah, Ramat Gan, 8 October 2023. Photo by Miriam Alster/Flash90

Ky., delivered his opening statement at the confirmation hearing for Gov. Kristi Noem to serve as the head as the Department of Homeland Security. Paul knocked the department's past of "bureaucratic incompetence" and believed Noem could bring "transparency and accountability.