Kristi Noem's Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as the head of the Department of Homeland Security was delayed on Wednesday after "a delay on the FBI background check"
Kristi Noem faces DHS confirmation hearing amid immigration overhaul plans; Tulsi Gabbard nominated for National Intelligence Director, hearing date pending.
President-elect Donald Trump is being sworn in on Monday as his inauguration ceremony is set to take rare form inside the U.S. Capitol.
So far, three people have been confirmed to Trump’s Cabinet: former Sen. Marco Rubio as the secretary of state, John Ratcliffe as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency and Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense.
President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was postponed by two days. Noem will appear before
Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back Trump's Cabinet picks and legislative priorities.
Governor Noem had been due to be grilled by senators ... to schedule a hearing for former Hawaii representative Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s choice for director of national security.