South Dakota, Kristi Noem

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem faces questions during DHS confirmation hearing
Kristi Noem, South Dakota's firebrand Republican governor, faced questioning Friday at her confirmation hearing to be secretary of homeland security. Noem, the daughter of a farmer and a former representative from South Dakota,
Kristi Noem’s Children: Does the Governor of South Dakota Have Kids?
The Secretary of Homeland Security nominee is dedicated to her family. Learn more about her life at home and career as the governor of South Dakota.
A South Dakota tribe lifts its ban on Gov. Kristi Noem ahead of her hearing to join Trump's cabinet
One tribe in South Dakota lifted its order banning Gov. Kristi Noem from its territories just days before the Republican was set to appear before a U.S. Senate committee on her nomination to head one of the federal government's largest agencies.
Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe ends ban on South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
The last South Dakota tribe to formally banish Gov. Kristi Noem from their lands is now the first to undo the restriction
Kristi Noem’s Husband: Is the South Dakota Governor Married?
The governor of South Dakota has the support of her husband, who is the First Gentleman of the state. Learn more about Bryon.
Trump DHS Nominee Kristi Noem Touted Her Relationship With South Dakota Tribes. She Was Previously Banned From All 9 of Her State's Reservations
The tension between both parties goes back to comments Noem made in 2024 accusing tribal leaders of enabling drug cartels
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.
Kristi Noem fields questions on disaster relief, border, terrorism at confirmation hearing
Kristi Noem​, Trump's pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, took questions from lawmakers on border policies and disaster relief.
Native tribe accepts Kristi Noem’s apology and lifts her banishment ahead of confirmation hearing
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe was the last to ban Noem. When the resolution passed, tribe officials told the governor the ban was imminent. Tribe officials requested she refrain from making future blanket statements that offend the tribes within South Dakota.
Native American Tribe Reverses Ban on Governor Noem Ahead of Her Homeland Security Confirmation Hearing
The South Dakota governor was banished by all nine Native American tribes in South Dakota over comments she made last spring.
One Of 9 South Dakota Tribes Reverses Kristi Noem Land Banishment
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, the smallest in the state, also congratulated the GOP governor on her nomination to be Trump's homeland security secretary.
In a likely farewell, Gov. Kristi Noem lays out priorities in 2025 State of the State address
Noem, nominated as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary, presented the State of the State ...
Kristi Noem, Trump's homeland security pick, faces scrutiny on immigration plans
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is set to face senators during her confirmation hearing as she vies to become the next homeland ...