South Dakota's Governor Kristi Noem confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary in Senate vote, sworn in at Justice Thomas’s home.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was confirmed as the new Secretary of Homeland Security in a 59-34 Senate vote and sworn in at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's home due to scheduling issues. Noem, a Trump ally, aims to secure the southern border and reform the immigration system. With her confirmation, Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden became South Dakota's new governor. Noem's role involves overseeing national security operations, including major events like the Super Bowl.