At confirmation hearing, the South Dakota governor cited an ‘invasion’ of migrants even as illegal crossings have fallen sharply

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where illegal immigration is likely to be a top topic.

Trump supporters love her. But the South Dakota governor will likely be asked about family separation at the border - and the dog she says she shot.

During the hearing, as she explained her concern about security threats posed by immigration, Noem shared a false claim about migrant criminals, which the president-elect has repe

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was grilled by senators over her qualifications for the head DHS job and how she would handle reuniting children separated from their families at the border under the first Trump administration.