Kristi Noem

President Donald Trump commended Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday for her hands-on leadership in securing the southern border, specifically praising her role in painting the border wall black to deter illegal crossings.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new partnership with Nebraska to expand an ICE detention space, adding 280 beds.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the U.S.–Mexico border wall in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on August 19, 2025, to provide a security update alongside U.S. Border Patrol agents.

The Trump administration has commissioned the polar icebreaker USCGC Storis, marking a historic step in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's "mission to transform the U.S. Coast Guard into a more agile, capable fighting force ready for the challenges of the 21st century," DHS announced.

The Department of Homeland Security removed its age cap for those joining ICE, announcing it would waive the limitations for applicants so "more patriots" will qualify to join the agency.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sharply rebuked Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s claim that ICE is “abducting” immigrants, calling the rhetoric misleading and dangerous.

The Department of Homeland Security has partnered with Indiana to expand detention facilities.

The United States and Chile signed a new Biometric Identification Transnational Migration Alert Program (BITMAP) letter of intent to affirm their commitment to information sharing.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a new ICE recruitment campaign for "brave and heroic Americans."

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem began the process for Argentina to reenter the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).