Kristi Noem
DHS Officials Say Secretary Noem Crossed a Line With 'Obviously Utterly False' Story of Cannibal on Deportation Flight
Three federal law enforcement officials, including one senior official within the Department of Homeland Security, say DHS Secretary Kristi Noem fabricated a story about a cannibal on an ICE deportation flight.
Senior DHS Aide Accused of Entering Cockpit Mid-Flight, Firing Pilot Over Missing Blanket
A senior adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is accused of entering the cockpit of a government jet during ascent and later firing a pilot over a missing personal item.
DHS Claims 8% of Nicaragua's Population, 7% of Cuba Entered U.S. Without Authorization During Biden Administration
The Department of Homeland Security said in a social media post that during the Biden administration "8% of the entire population of Nicaragua illegally entered the US," along with "7% of Cuba, 6% of Haiti, and 5% of Honduras."
Ruben Gallego Takes Aim At Kristi Noem Over Report About DHS Wanting To Buy a Luxury Jet: 'Paid For With Your Tax Dollars'
Sen. Ruben Gallego took aim at Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over a report claiming that agency leadership wants to buy a luxury jet to conduct deportations.
DHS Wants To Use a Luxury Jet To Conduct Deportations Of Up To 100 Detainees, Report Claims
One DHS official involved in the purchase request described the idea of using the aircraft for deportations as "far-fetched."
James Talarico Backs No Additional Funding For ICE And Impeaching Kristi Noem: 'This Agency Is Out Of Control'
State Rep. James Talarico said he would support not granting additional funding to ICE, saying the agency is "out of control."
Ruben Gallego Slams Kristi Noem Over Report That She Redirected Resources From a Search-And-Rescue Mission To Conduct Deportations
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over a report that she redirected resources from a search-and-rescue operation to conduct deportations.
DHS's Kristi Noem Further Strains Relationship With Coast Guard Over Use of Resources, Report Says
The new directives lowered the priority of search-and-rescue operations, long considered the Coast Guard's core mission, officials familiar with the orders said, adding that counternarcotics efforts and Coast Guard training are now prioritized.
Class Action Claims Hundreds Of People, Including U.S. Citizens, Were Zip-Tied at Gunpoint in October Idaho Raid
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that about 400 people, including U.S. citizens and children, were detained for hours and subjected to force during an immigration raid in October.
Floating Buoys Appear in Rio Grande as DHS Moves Ahead With 500-Mile River Barrier
A string of bright orange buoys has begun appearing in the Rio Grande near Brownsville, Texas, as the Department of Homeland Security moves forward with a plan to build a floating barrier system along large portions of the U.S.-Mexico border.
DHS Misrepresented Venezuelan Immigrants as 'Tren de Aragua' Members After Shooting, Experts Say: 'A Smear Campaign'
The Department of Homeland Security misrepresented two Venezuelan immigrants as members of the Tren de Aragua gang after a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot them in Oregon in January, according to immigration and criminal justice experts.
Congressional Democrats Seek New Limits For DHS: 'The Occupation of American Cities Must End'
Democratic leaders in Congress are pushing for new limits on federal immigration enforcement, arguing that recent operations by the Department of Homeland Security have crossed a line and must be restrained.
Rand Paul Refuses To Say Kristi Noem Shouldn't Be Fired: 'See What People Who Work For Her Say'
Republican Sen. Rand Paul refused to say Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shouldn't be fired in the aftermath of the shootings in Minneapolis.
Kristi Noem Softens Rhetoric Amid Minnesota Fallout: 'We Can Always Do Better'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has tempered her public tone following backlash over the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal officers.
Hakeem Jeffries Says Dems Won't Rush To Impeach Kristi Noem: 'We Want a Successful Vote'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats won't rush to vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem despite widespread support from lawmakers in the chamber.
Senate Dems Call Kristi Noem To Testify Before The Homeland Security Committee: 'Responsible For The Department's Actions'
Democrats in the Homeland Security Committee called DHS head Kristi Noem to testify before the panel "without delay" regarding "actions by federal officials under your control that resulted in the deaths" of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
DHS Review Finds No Evidence Alex Pretti Brandished a Weapon Despite Claims From Kristi Noem
A preliminary Department of Homeland Security report on the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti does not state that he attacked federal officers or brandished a weapon, contradicting public claims made by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in the aftermath of the incident.
Trump Says Lawmakers Who Called For Kristi Noem's Removal Are 'Losers' And 'Terrible Senators'
President Donald Trump said that two Republican senators who called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed are "losers" and "terrible senators."
Two Republican Senators Call For Kristi Noem's Removal Over Minneapolis Fallout: 'She Should Be Out Of a Job'
Two Republican senators called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed from her post as the fallout from operations in Minneapolis continues.
John Fetterman Calls On Trump To 'Immediately Fire' Kristi Noem After Minneapolis Fallout
Democratic Senator John Fetterman called on President Donald Trump to fire Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as the agency continues to face backlash after the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Karoline Leavitt Draws Contrast Between Trump And Noem, Stephen Miller On Characterization of Alex Pretti
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt drew a contrast between President Donald Trump's assessment of the killing of Alex Pretti and those of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.
Even More Democrats Join Impeachment Push Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Killing Of Alex Pretti
On Jan. 25, Sen. Jack Rosen of Nevada said on social media that Noem has been "an abject failure leading the Department of Homeland Security for the last year," adding she has lost control of the department.
Gavin Newsom Calls For Kristi Noem To 'RESIGN' After Killing Of Alex Pretti
California Governor Gavin Newsom called for Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to resign and for Border Patrol head Greg Bovino to be fired following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Analysts Claim Kristi Noem Is Not the Most Powerful Person at DHS: "She Is the Face, Corey Is the Brains"
Analysts and current and former officials say the balance of power inside the U.S. Department of Homeland Security increasingly points not to Secretary Kristi Noem but to senior adviser Corey Lewandowski.
White House Doubles Down After Sharing Altered Photo of Arrested Protester: 'The Memes Will Continue'
The White House acknowledged that it altered and shared an image of a Minnesota protester after her arrest, framing the edited photo as part of its broader digital messaging strategy rather than an error or misstep.
DHS More Than Doubles Stipend for Migrants to Self-Deport, Now Pays $2,600: 'May Not Last Long'
The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is increasing the stipend offered to migrants who voluntarily leave the United States from $1,000 to $2,600.
One Hundred Democrats Have Now Signed To Co-Sponsor Articles Of Impeachment Against Kristi Noem
One hundred House Democrats have now signed to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to a new report.
Kristi Noem Says There Have Been Over 10,000 Arrests Of 'Criminal Illegal Aliens Who Were Killing Americans, Hurting Children'
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said law enforcement has made over 10,000 arrests in Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Kristi Noem Walks Back Denial of Chemical Agent Use On Minnesota Protesters After Court Finds Evidence
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reversed course on her denial that federal agents had used chemical agents against protesters in Minnesota.
Federal Immigration Agents Involved in Violent Encounters Have Left at Least 4 People Dead Over the Past 6 Months
In addition to fatal encounters, at least seven cases have been recorded in which people were wounded after being shot by immigration agents.