Kristi Noem's Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security

Border Security and Immigration Policy

• ⚠️ Kristi Noem asserts that the southern border is not secure but expresses confidence that President Trump will secure it.
• 🚫 She pledges to shut down the CBP One app on day one if confirmed as Secretary and to reinstate the 'Remain in Mexico' policy.
• ⚖️ Noem commits to returning to case-by-case evaluations for parole cases, moving away from mass parole programs like CHNV.

Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure

• 🛡️ Noem emphasizes the need for a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to cybersecurity, prioritizing protection against foreign adversaries and criminal actors.
• 🤝 She plans to leverage public-private partnerships and advance cutting-edge technologies, citing her track record in South Dakota.

Law Enforcement and National Security

• 🚔 Noem pledges to support law enforcement, referencing her experience in South Dakota where they recruited officers when other states defunded them.
• ✈️ She commits to ensuring intelligence and law enforcement agencies work together, are fully equipped, and coordinated to detect and prevent threats.
• 🏛️ Noem vows to champion free speech and First Amendment rights, explicitly stating there will be no disinformation board under her leadership.

Secret Service and Transparency

• 🔍 Noem pledges to open the books on assassination attempts and make facts available to the committee to ensure reforms are implemented in the Secret Service.
• 🤝 She commits to building transparency and sharing facts with the committee regarding the Secret Service's role in past investigations.

DHS Mission and Values

• 🇺🇸 Noem states her commitment to leading the Department of Homeland Security with resolve, innovation, and collaboration, prioritizing the safety and security of Americans.
• 🌱 She aims to ensure DHS is proactive and innovative in protecting the homeland against evolving threats, including terrorism and cyber attacks.