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Senate panel advances Noem nomination for Homeland Security secretary

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21.01.2025

A Senate committee cleared President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a bipartisan vote, paving the way for a Senate floor vote.

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) by a 13-2 vote.

The vote in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee makes Noem one of a handful of nominees to be voted out of committee on Trump’s first day in office. She still has to be approved by the full chamber.

“Throughout the confirmation process, Governor........

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