Day after grilling by GOP senators, Noem has easier time with US House panel

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 3 days, 18 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans spent a Wednesday oversight hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasting local governments for policies that limit immigration cooperation, while Democrats slammed her leadership of the department, saying it led to the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

House Republicans were more friendly to Noem than GOP senators who on Tuesday pressed, and at times yelled at, her for her quick judgment in labeling those killed in …

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