Kristi Noem, South Dakota's firebrand Republican governor, faced questioning Friday at her confirmation hearing to be secretary of homeland security. Noem, the daughter of a farmer and a former representative from South Dakota, is being questioned before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) will cap off a packed week of confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees when she appears Friday on Capitol Hill, just days before the

Noem faced questions from lawmakers about how she would handle domestic terrorism, but her remarks largely focused on immigration policy, especially along the U.S.-Mexico border.

President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

At her confirmation hearing, Noem said she would carry out Trump's plans for mass deportations, beginning with people who are in the country illegally and who have criminal convictions. On Friday ...

Here is a partial list of the bigwigs who attended Donald Trump’s second inauguration, based on observation of who appeared during the ceremony, seating placards that were placed in the Rotunda, and media reports. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services

President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.

If confirmed, Noem would lead the department poised to be at the center of Trump's immigration policy priorities, including any deportation efforts, visa changes and border security.

Noem and committee Republicans focused on the border while Democrats asked about foreign and home-grown terrorism during a cordial hearing.

open image in gallery South Dakota Governor and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem walks to a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem faces a Senate confirmation hearing today. Israel and Hamas finalized a ceasefire agreement after last-minute obstacles. In Gaza: Israeli airstrikes have continued, killing at least 101 people since the deal was announced, Gaza officials said. If approved, the ceasefire is set to take effect Sunday.

Supporters will be able to watch a live stream of the event and the presidential parade in the Capital One Arena, the same arena where Trump held a rally on the eve of the inauguration. While over 200,000 tickets were originally issued for the swearing-in viewing, the arena only has the capacity for just over 20,000.