Kristi Noem was approved as Secretary of Homeland Security, with a focus on disaster assistance, border security, and counterterrorism. Known for her national notoriety and initiatives during the epidemic,

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and will lead the Department of Homeland Security