The Senate voted on Saturday to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, making her the fourth of President Donald Trump’s nominees to secure approval.The vote was 59–34,
with all Republicans present voting in favor. Noem’s confirmation was widely expected, as she faced no major obstacles during her confirmation hearing. Her nomination advanced out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee with a 13–2 vote, with only two Democrats opposing her.