Noem and committee Republicans focused on the border while Democrats asked about foreign and home-grown terrorism during a cordial hearing.

Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing began this morning as the Interior Secretary nominee. His role would make him responsible for the conservation and management of natural resources and public lands.

Standing Rock Chairwoman Janet Alkire endorsed Noem's appointment as the Secretary of Homeland Security, aiming to create new avenues for the tribe. Noem is still banned from Standing Rock.

A U.S. Senate committee’s hearing on Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security has been postponed. The hearing was scheduled for Wednesday. It’s now postponed to 9 a.

Noem was initially slated to appear 9 a.m. Wednesday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in Washington.

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks are in full swing again Thursday as the Senate works to screen his controversial nominees.  Committees will hear from the contenders

Paperwork delays have forced some Trump confirmation hearings to be postponed, with Republicans blaming bureacracy.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Homeland Security, will appear for her first confirmation hearing Wednesday around 9:00 a.m. before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem answered questions Friday by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about border security, immigration reform and the need for tribal consultatio

Envoy Steve Witkoff, carrying a message from Donald Trump, broke through the impasse in long-futile cease-fire talks.

Thirteen billionaires and ten individuals known from television or the entertainment sector will be part of Donald Trump's cabinet, which will be sworn in on Monday, 20 January. The political circle of the 47th President of the United States will be one of the most unconventional in history.