Department of Homeland Security Secretary-designate Kristi Noem told lawmakers Friday that she would prioritize border security and transparency within the federal government.
“If confirmed as secretary, I will ensure that our exceptional, extraordinary Border Patrol agents have all the tools, resources, and support they need to carry out their mission effectively,” Noem told senators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at her confirmation hearing.
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Noem, currently governor of South Dakota, to serve as his homeland security secretary only a week after winning the election in November. Noem faced many questions during her two-and-a-half-hour confirmation hearing, but it was not a contentious hearing. Noem is expected to be confirmed easily.
“She has been very passionate about national security, and…
