The two term South Dakota Gov. was tapped by Trump in November and will be key in enacting the new president's mass deportation plan.

Kristi Noem, the former governor of South Dakota, has been confirmed as the new head of the US Department of Homeland Security with a 59-34 Senate vo

The Senate is heading towards a vote on confirming South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

The Senate voted on Saturday to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, making her the fourth of President Donald Trump’s nominees to secure approval.

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., was officially confirmed as Secretary of State by a 99-0 vote Monday. Former Illinois Rep. John Ratcliffe became the newest CIA director following a confirmation vote Thursday. And Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary on Friday.

Shortly after John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the CIA’s new director, the agency shifted its view on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Senate advanced John Ratcliffe’s nomination for Central Intelligence Agency director in a key test vote, effectively guaranteeing he will be confirmed in a final vote later Thursday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor ... Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The Senate will ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) moved a step closer to leading the Department of Homeland Security as the Senate voted on Friday to advance her to a final confirmation vote. Senators voted

The Senate on Saturday confirmed Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security at a time when border security and illegal immigration are top priorities.

While officials must be content with griping in most states, North Dakota's voter-approved ... a bill that has parts aligned with the governor's plan. Armstrong testified in support of the ...