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Kristi Noem

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politics1 day ago•210 min saved

Noem warns of renewed TSA PreCheck pause amid DHS shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned that, without funding for DHS during the partial government shutdown, TSA PreCheck could be paused again and security lanes prioritized for the busiest travelers, while Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry remains paused; she said the department would not reverse the decision but would set staffing priorities, noting PreCheck and Global Entry were not paused during last year’s 43‑day shutdown.

via CNN|

#airport-security #dhs-shutdown #global-entry

politics2 days ago•83 min saved

Ex-ICE Instructor Alleges Training Cuts and Congressional Deception

A former ICE trainer, Ryan Schwank, testified before Congress that ICE slashed 240 hours from its 580-hour academy—including courses on use of force, detentions, and firearms—and accused ICE leadership of lying to Congress about the cuts; DHS disputes the claim, saying training hours were not reduced as part of a scheduling shift amid scrutiny of the Trump-era immigration crackdown.

via The Daily Beast|

#department-of-homeland-security #donald-trump #ice

politics2 days ago•18 min saved

White House intervention freezes DHS plan to suspend TSA PreCheck

DHS had drafted a plan to temporarily suspend TSA PreCheck under Secretary Kristi Noem and adviser Corey Lewandowski, but the White House intervened to pull the move back. As a result, the proposed suspension of PreCheck did not go forward, and the broader program pause affecting Global Entry remains in place.

via The Washington Post|

#corey-lewandowski #dhs #kristi-noem

politics9 days ago•19 min saved

DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin Steps Down After a Year

DHS chief spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin is resigning after just over a year in the post, a departure that removes one of the Trump administration’s most visible faces of its deportation agenda as public support for mass deportations declines.

via The Washington Post|

#deportation #dhs #immigration

politics9 days ago•7 min saved

DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin to exit amid immigration policy backlash

DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin, a prominent defender of the Trump administration’s hardline immigration crackdown, will leave DHS next week as public opinion shifts against the policy and the agency faces funding gaps and ongoing reform debates over ICE/CBP.

via Politico|

#dhs #immigration #kristi-noem

politics9 days ago•59 min saved

Coast Guard Brass Fume as Noem Allegedly Redirects Search Plane for Deportations

Sources told NBC News that Kristi Noem, then Homeland Security secretary, verbally ordered a Coast Guard C-130 on a missing-seaman search to pivot to ‘Alien Expulsion Operations,’ prompting pushback from San Diego leadership and a morale decline among senior Coast Guard officials; the DHS denies the diversion and says the aircraft never left the search, while ICE data show a spike in migrant flights diverted under Noem.

via The Daily Beast|

#coast-guard #dhs #immigration

politics9 days ago•7 min saved

Cameo Chaos: Lewandowski's Side Gig Draws Scrutiny Amid Noem Affair Rumors

OK! Magazine reports that Corey Lewandowski, a longtime Trump ally and alleged lover of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, is facing criticism for running a Cameo video-message side business, with prices as low as $50 for fans and $500 for business videos, prompting officials to flag potential security risks and Hatch Act concerns as coverage of Noem and Lewandowski’s relationship intensifies.

via okmagazine.com|

#cameo #corey-lewandowski #hatch-act

politics12 days ago•14 min saved

Kristi Noem’s Blanket Incident Triggers DHS Turmoil and a Pilot's Firing

WSJ reports a U.S. Coast Guard pilot was fired and later rehired after forgetting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s blanket on a plane, a move tied to broader DHS chaos and scrutiny of Noem’s ties to adviser Corey Lewandowski.

via Rolling Stone|

#dhs #government #immigration

politics19 days ago•3 min saved

Noem accused of power to halt DHS probes, raising watchdog independence concerns

DHS general counsel warned the DHS inspector general that Secretary Kristi Noem claims the power to unilaterally halt investigations, prompting Sen. Tammy Duckworth to question the IG’s independence. The IG is reviewing immigration enforcement, including ICE hiring and detention conditions, while lawmakers note the Inspector General Act allows a secretary to stop investigations but requires Congress notification; officials say the power exists and could be changed by Congress, and some experts view cabinet interference as unusual.

via NBC News|

#dhs-inspector-general #inspector-general-independence #investigations

politics20 days ago•38 min saved

Kimmel Roasts Trump Over ICE Debacle: 'How Dare You?'

Jimmy Kimmel erupts at Donald Trump over his response to the Minneapolis shootings carried out by federal border agents, blasting Trump's 'angel' remark and mocking Epstein references; Trump defends ICE and says some agents are being redeployed, signaling mounting backlash against immigration enforcement. The NBC interview clip will air during the Super Bowl pre‑game show, and the piece also spotlights scrutiny of Kristi Noem as concerns over immigration policy grow.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #ice #kristi-noem

politics20 days ago•75 min saved

ICE Contempt Moment Sparks Backlash as DHS Fires Attorney

At a Minnesota detention hearing, ICE attorney Julie Le said persuading ICE to follow court orders was like 'pulling teeth,' a remark that preceded her firing and widespread scrutiny of the Trump-era immigration operation, as DHS and DOJ officials clash over detainee releases and there have been mass resignations within Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office.

via The Daily Beast|

#department-of-homeland-security #donald-j-trump #immigration-and-customs-enforcement

politics-and-elections21 days ago•36 min saved

Poll Finds Majority Support Impeaching Kristi Noem Over DHS Actions

A Data for Progress poll conducted Jan. 30–Feb. 2, about a week after DHS agents killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good, finds 52% of likely voters say Kristi Noem should be impeached, with 36% opposing; support is 80% among Democrats, 54% among independents, and 21% among Republicans, signaling growing impeachment momentum amid DHS controversy.

via Truthout|

#data-for-progress #dhs #impeachment

politics21 days ago•78 min saved

DHS Scrambles After Ex-Lawyers Rebuke ICE's Administrative Warrants

Six former DHS general counsels publicly rebuked ICE’s use of administrative warrants, challenging Percival’s defense and underscoring the Fourth Amendment. In response, DHS reportedly circulated a media counterpiece and a leaflet to Democratic offices defending non-judicial warrants, as lawsuits and court orders escalate over ICE raids.

via The Daily Beast|

#administrative-warrants #dhs #fourth-amendment

politics21 days ago•81 min saved

Trump’s Detention Push Faces Broad MAGA Backlash

The Trump administration is pushing to expand immigration detention nationwide by converting warehouses into ICE facilities in 23 towns across eight states, targeting up to 3,000 arrests per day and potentially housing tens of thousands of detainees. The plan has sparked backlash even in MAGA-leaning communities, with protests in Virginia, Oklahoma, and New Jersey and multiple deals halted, underscoring deep concerns about detention policy, local impact, and the administration’s approach to ICE operations.

via The Daily Beast|

#department-of-homeland-security #detention-facilities #donald-j-trump

politics22 days ago•12 min saved

Poll Finds Wide Doubt Over Trump Admin's Account of Minneapolis ICE Shooting

Quinnipiac's national poll shows 61% of registered voters doubt the Trump administration's account of the January 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE in Minneapolis, 80% want an independent investigation, and 58% say DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should be removed; ICE is viewed unfavorably (63% disapprove) while body cameras are widely supported (92%), and 60% want ICE to withdraw from Minneapolis. On immigration, a majority favor a pathway to legal status for many undocumented immigrants. President Trump holds 37% approval to 56% disapproval, with clear partisan divisions on the shooting, ICE, and immigration policy.

via Quinnipiac University Poll|

#ice #kristi-noem #minneapolis