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Confirmed
Kristi Noem confirmed as Trump's Homeland Security Secretary
SUMMARY
Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Homeland Security with a Senate vote of 59 to 34. Her confirmation was less contentious than the prior vote for defense secretary. Noem will oversee agencies like Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Former President Trump praised her as "very strong on border security." Noem emphasized a "top priority" for border security and promised to restore Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy. She criticized certain immigration programs that allow migrants to come to the U.S.
Senate hearing for other nominations is also on the horizon.
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