Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem serves as the Homeland Security Secretary in the Trump administration. She is in the news due to the administration's policies and actions regarding immigration and protests. Recent events highlighting her role include the ending of an ICE surge in Maine, confirmed by Senator Collins after a conversation with Noem, while a larger operation continues in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security, under her leadership, has been instructed by President Trump to avoid intervening in protests in Democrat-run cities unless specifically requested. Furthermore, the Justice Department is investigating the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis, adding scrutiny to the DHS's enforcement activities. These events underscore Noem's position in the administration's controversial policies and the resulting public and legal challenges.