Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem touted the administration’s efforts to protect the country as she testified Thursday before the House Homeland Security Committee. “Under President Trump’s leadership, DHS is securing our borders, we’re restoring the rule of law and we’re protecting the homeland,” she said. “DHS is eradicating transnational organized crime and stopping the flow of deadly drugs from continuing to be funneled into our communities.” Secretary Noem said her department was prev

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, on Thursday sharply criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, accusing her of elevating her personal interests above the department, violating federal law and undermining national security. The Democrat alleged that Secretary Noem awarded contracts to friends, ignored court orders, deported individuals without due process, obstructed congressional oversight and “terrorized” American citizens. “You canno