In 2018, an Indigenous woman identified as C.M. and her 5-year-old son crossed the U.S.-Mexico border near San Luis, Arizona, seeking asylum. C.M., a Maya Mam native to Guatemala, told the border agents who apprehended her that she was fleeing life-threatening violence.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing senators during her confirmation hearing as she vies to become the next Homeland Security secretary.
Kristi Noem used her opening statement Friday to articulate a broader overview of her priorities if she becomes Homeland Security secretary.
Live updates and latest news as the Trump administration prepares to take office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation hearings continue for Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security more will sit for a Senate confirmation hearing Friday morning.
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, will face senators Friday (Jan. 17, 2025) at confirmation hearing that will be her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.
Kristi Noem’s proposed cuts to the state’s Social Services ... Economic volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, federal protections during the pandemic that temporarily protected people from losing Medicaid coverage, and voter approval of Medicaid ...
If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump’s immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.
The president’s executive order comes after Trump and his supporters have accused the federal government of pressuring social media companies to take down lawful posts over concerns around
President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese
After his swearing-in on Monday, Trump will declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and tap the military to deploy there to build additional barriers. He will also roll back many of President Biden’s actions in an attempt to essentially close off the border from any migrants seeking to make asylum claims.