Secretary Kristi Noem faces tough Senate Judiciary hearing amid DHS shutdown

Описание: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her department's immigration enforcement actions on Tuesday as she testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee — her first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

In her opening statement, Noem credited President Donald Trump's leadership and Homeland Security personnel with what she described as historic results, including steep declines in border encounters, record-low apprehensions, and successful arrests and deportations.

"Thanks to President Trump's leadership and the hard work of the men and women of DHS, our department has delivered historic results and has made our community safer," Noem said. "Since the start of President Trump's second term, daily encounters along the southwest border declined by 96% compared to the Biden administration's daily average."

She also highlighted efforts to locate missing unaccompanied migrant children and curb drug trafficking, while warning that ICE officers are facing what she called an escalating threat, including sharp increases in death threats and assaults.

Additionally, Noem criticized Senate Democrats over the ongoing DHS funding impasse, saying the standoff is straining critical security missions and harming department employees. She thanked DHS staff for continuing their work during the dispute.
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