Fact Check: Kristi Noem Repeats Trump Falsehood During Confirmation Hearing
Key moments from Kristi Noem's hearing for Homeland Security chief
Kristi Noem, Trump's homeland security pick, faces scrutiny on immigration plans
The former U.S. congresswoman was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department responsible for key immigration and border-related actions.
Noem Backs Revival of Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
The department that the South Dakota governor seeks to lead will be critical to fulfilling the incoming administration’s promises to quickly crack down on immigration.
Kristi Noem pledges to revive Trump policy against border 'invasion' as Homeland Security head
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Homeland Security secretary portrayed illegal immigration as an "invasion" and the U.S.-Mexico border as a "war zone" during a U.S. Senate confirmation on Friday where she pledged to back Trump's hard line on immigration.
Kristi Noem pledges to revive Trump's border policy as Homeland Security nominee
President-elect Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown emerged as a top theme at a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, his choice for secretary of Homeland Security and a Republican who mirrors his hardline views.
Trump's homeland security pick Noem unclear about border authority
The first week of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks concluded Friday with Department of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem.
Kristi Noem joins Republican governors ordering flags raised for Donald Trump inauguration
Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered that the state's flags — which have been flying at half-staff since the death of President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29 — be raised Monday to honor the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule
Senate hearings are set to begin for Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet. Many have been meeting with senators individually.
Kristi Noem won’t say if she would withhold disaster aid if Trump asks: ‘Leadership has consequences’
Trump’s nominee for massive cabinet job rebuffs ‘hypothetical’ question as he threatens California fire relief
How Trump's top administration picks reflect broad geographic diversity
A USA TODAY review of almost 100 of the administration's top hires shows nearly half of states could have a representative in the second Trump term.
Since Donald Trump last entered the White House, the Supreme Court created a more powerful president
When the Supreme Court justices first shared an inaugural stage with Donald Trump, they heard the new president deliver a 16-minute declaration against the country and vow, “This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.
Trump 2.0 vs. the US Constitution, annotated
Unlike any other president, Donald Trump has tested the words and ideas in the literal text of the US Constitution, from the Preamble through the 27th Amendment. There are multiple passages he has said or suggested he will ignore or reinterpret.
What Trump has promised to do in his second term
In total, The Washington Post identified 31 major campaign promises Trump pledged for his second term. Here are some of the most consequential steps Trump has said he’ll take as president.