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Noem’s Cabinet role could be ‘untenable:’ Former Homeland Security chief

Gary Dickson

Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security Secretary, expressed concerns about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s potential confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security. While her gubernatorial experience may aid her, she faces challenges in managing extensive agency responsibilities and navigating controversial immigration policies under Trump. Tensions between Noem and the White House are anticipated. Continue reading Noem’s Cabinet role could be ‘untenable:’ Former Homeland Security chief

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$42,000 lawsuit settlement adds to costs of Noem-ordered border deployments

Gary Dickson

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s troop deployments to the southern border have incurred an additional $42,000 cost to settle a lawsuit by the watchdog group CREW, which sought documents regarding deployment funding. The state spent nearly $500,000 beyond an initial $1 million donation to fund the operations, raising ethical concerns. Continue reading $42,000 lawsuit settlement adds to costs of Noem-ordered border deployments