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Kristi Noem, Trump's Homeland Security pick, faces senators' scrutiny on immigration

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Kristi Noem , a two -term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department responsible for immigration and border-related actions.

She would replace outgoing Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas , who was so vilified by Republicans angry at the number of migrants crossing the country's southern border that they impeached him in early 2024 .

Democrats questioned whether she is qualified to lead a department that is crucial to national security.