South Dakota Gov.
The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced Noem’s nomination in a 13-2 vote Monday, just hours after Trump took the oath of office. The Republican governor is among the first Cabinet picks likely to be confirmed this week as senators look to fill national security-related roles swiftly.
Noem, once confirmed, will play a key role in carrying out Trump’s ambitious border security and immigration enforcement agenda.
“The reason that I asked for ...