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Noem Defends Trump’s Immigration Policies Amid Resignation Calls

12/12/2025

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration's immigration policies during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
Democrats accused her of mismanaging resources and failing to answer oversight questions, and Rep. Bennie Thompson called for her resignation.
The administration framed the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of a broader counterdrug strategy amid tensions with Maduro's government.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration's immigration policies during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
Democrats accused her of mismanaging resources and failing to answer oversight questions, and Rep. Bennie Thompson called for her resignation.
The administration framed the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of a broader counterdrug strategy amid tensions with Maduro's government.