Secretary Kristi Noem came under fire from House Democrats while testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on her department's 2026 budget on Wednesday.

Kristi Noem accused of ramping up the polygraphing of DHS staff to root out people leaking embarrassing stories to the media - Homeland Security Secretary resorts to use of lie-detector exams in attempt to expose members of staff leaking unflattering information to the press,

ICE Barbie Kristi Noem is at it again – or at least the department under her stewardship is, unfortunately. Amidst the Trump administration's monstrous handling of immigration issues, suffering as a spectacle has repeatedly been a favored tactic.

The Trump White House last week said it was considering using the border crisis as justification to suspend habeas corpus. President Donald Trump has at times used the term "invasion" to describe the immigration crisis at the border.

We’re going to have to take you out of U.S.A.,” the “Daily Show” host said after the homeland security chief couldn’t correctly define habeas corpus and suggested a game show for citizenship.

A US government official known for her flamboyant style and attention-grabbing stunts now wants to turn the immigration process into a televised competition. Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security since January 2025,

Senator Patty Murray challenged DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over delays in FEMA disaster aid and concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Murray criticized the freezing of billions in grants and alleged lawless deportations.

Sen. Maggie Hassan hit back at the Homeland Security secretary's incorrect definition of a foundational right that separates the U.S. from "police states."