Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor and nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, underwent a rigorous confirmation hearing in the Senate where she faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers. Senators questioned her stance on various issues, including immigration policies, disaster relief, and border security, particularly how she would handle potential requests from former President Trump. Noem pledged to take a hardline approach on immigration and vowed to shut down the controversial CBP One app used by migrants on her first day if confirmed. The hearing also highlighted tensions around family separation practices and her commitment to partnering with Trump on homeland security efforts. Key moments included her responses to questions about past policies and her broader vision for the Department of Homeland Security.