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Kristi Noem Accused of Misleading Congress on TSA Security

3/26/2026

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Kristi Noem, the ousted Homeland Security Secretary, is accused of lying to Congress about airport security vulnerabilities.
A watchdog report raised concerns about TSA screenings and a policy allowing passengers to keep shoes on.
Five months after the report, the DHS had not addressed these issues.
Inspector General Joseph Cuffari said Noem's claims of addressing all recommendations were unfounded and that no evidence confirmed DHS or TSA actions.

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Story summary

Kristi Noem, the ousted Homeland Security Secretary, is accused of lying to Congress about airport security vulnerabilities.
A watchdog report raised concerns about TSA screenings and a policy allowing passengers to keep shoes on.
Five months after the report, the DHS had not addressed these issues.
Inspector General Joseph Cuffari said Noem's claims of addressing all recommendations were unfounded and that no evidence confirmed DHS or TSA actions.