The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday morning, solidifying a crucial staffing post in President Donald Trump 's Cabinet as he plans to carry out mass deportations.

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote, putting the former South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Va., was one of the seven Senate Democrats who voted on Saturday to confirm the dog-killing, COVID-denying Kristi Noem.

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a key agency in President Donald Trump's push to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whom the Senate confirmed on Saturday, will address department personnel for the first time at 3:30 p.m. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER She will share her and President Donald Trump’s vision for the Department of Homeland Security,

Secretary Kristi Noem delivered her first address to Department of Homeland Security staff, emphasizing her commitment to safeguarding the nation. In her speech, she spoke of the important work ahead.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (R) addressed staffers at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the first time Tuesday afternoon. The Senate confirmed Noem to lead DHS in a 59-34