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What to Expect at Kristi Noem’s Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security

The South Dakota governor, known for her advocacy for border security, will likely face Democrats’ questions about the deportation of illegal immigrants.
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What to Expect at Kristi Noem’s Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks in Burlingame, Calif., on May 18, 2024. John Fredricks /The Epoch Times
Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, will likely face questions on her qualifications and how she intends to close the U.S. southern border and deport millions of illegal immigrants.

The DHS encompasses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Border Patrol, and several other agencies, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Darlene McCormick Sanchez
Darlene McCormick Sanchez
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Darlene McCormick Sanchez is an Epoch Times reporter who covers border security and immigration, election integrity, and Texas politics. Ms. McCormick Sanchez has 20 years of experience in media and has worked for outlets including Waco Tribune Herald, Tampa Tribune, and Waterbury Republican-American. She was a finalist for a Pulitzer prize for investigative reporting.