Kristi Noem is Trump's pick to run DHS. But that doesn't mean she'd be in charge of one of its most important jobs.
When it comes to immigration, which normally falls under the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem would take direction from two other people, sources tell NBC News.
This is Kristi Noem, Trump’s candidate to lead the Department of Homeland Security
The incoming president has selected the 53-year-old governor of South Dakota to run the DHS, with immigration a key issue.
Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, banned in parts of her state
South Dakota’s tribes barred the governor from setting foot on their land after she said drug cartels operate there — an allegation the nations’ leaders deny.
Homeland Security secretary nominee Kristi Noem’s confirmation hearing: What to know, how to watch
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem is set to have a confirmation hearing as Trump's pick for Department of Homeland Security secretary on Wednesday.
Kristi Noem confirmation hearing for DHS secretary postponed
President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was postponed by two days. Noem will appear before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday at 9 a.
Gov. Noem's Senate confirmation hearing delayed until Friday
A similar delay has occurred for former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, whose hearing on his nomination to serve as secretary of the Interior Department was postponed this week fro
Noem's Senate confirmation hearing for DHS secretary postponed due to paperwork issue
Noem was initially slated to appear 9 a.m. Wednesday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in Washington.
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