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Noem Faces Pressure as Government Shutdown Deepens Over Immigration

2/28/2026

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Noem Faces Criticism

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met Rep. Delia Ramirez amid a government shutdown over immigration policy tensions.
Rep. Delia Ramirez criticized Noem's leadership, saying she failed to acknowledge the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dysfunction and called for resignation or impeachment.
During the meeting, Ramirez demanded reforms, including halting warrantless arrests and improving detention centers.
Democrats are firm on not funding DHS without significant policy changes.

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Noem Under Fire

Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, faces criticism for allowing passengers to keep shoes on during airport screenings.
A classified report revealed that some TSA scanners cannot effectively screen shoes.
Noem's office reportedly did not act on the findings and increased the report's classification.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to support Noem amid internal dissatisfaction regarding her management style and public relations approach.

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Noem Faces Criticism

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met Rep. Delia Ramirez amid a government shutdown over immigration policy tensions.
Rep. Delia Ramirez criticized Noem's leadership, saying she failed to acknowledge the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dysfunction and called for resignation or impeachment.
During the meeting, Ramirez demanded reforms, including halting warrantless arrests and improving detention centers.
Democrats are firm on not funding DHS without significant policy changes.

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