WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s relationship with U.S.

The new directives lowered the priority of search-and-rescue operations, long considered the Coast Guard's core mission, officials familiar with the orders said, adding that counternarcotics efforts and Coast Guard training are now prioritized.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly diverted a Coast Guard aircraft from an active search and rescue mission to transport detained migrants. The post Kristi Noem Diverted Plane Searching for Missing Coast Guard Official to Transport Migrants: Report first appeared on Mediaite.

The Homeland Security secretary suggested her agency can ensure the "right people" vote. But the Constitution gives no such power to the executive branch.

Leaders get to select their voters instead of the other way around,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said President Trump's administration is working hard to "make sure we have the right people voting" heading into the 2026 midterms. The post Trump DHS Chief Noem Brags Her Agency Will ‘Make Sure We Have the Right People Voting’ In Next Elections first appeared on Mediaite.

During a recent 43-day long shutdown, which impacted all parts of the federal government and not just the DHS, Noem gave Transportation Security Agency (TSA) officers $10,000 bonus for “above and beyond service” during the shutdown.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday said she’s “still in charge” of her department as White House border czar Tom Homan has taken more control over President Trump’s immigration agenda.

Criticism of the Homeland Security secretary’s tactics exploded during the Minnesota immigration enforcement surge.

Gov. Josh Shapiro implored Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem this week to reconsider converting warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties into mass immigration detention centers, citing “real harms” to the communities.