5 Takeaways From Noem’s Confirmation Hearing for Homeland Security Secretary

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, the nominee for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, said that if confirmed, she would be ready to protect the country against terrorist threats and carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s mandate from the American people to secure the border. Noem, a two-term Republican governor known for her advocacy for border security, appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Jan. 17. “Border security must remain a top priority. As a nation, we have the right and responsibility to secure our borders against those who would do us harm. And we must create a fair and lawful immigration system that is efficient and effective and reflects our values,” she said....