The US Senate has approved a new Secretary of Homeland Security: Christie Noem will head the department

The US Senate has approved a new Secretary of Homeland Security: Christie Noem will head the department

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Christie Noem has been confirmed by the US Senate as Secretary of Homeland Security by a vote of 59 to 34. The 53-year-old Republican will be in charge of immigration policy, border control, and countering cyber threats.

The United States Senate has confirmed Christie Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. This was reported by ABC News, according to UNN.

Details

According to the information, the approval took place with a vote of 59 to 34. 

The new minister will be in charge of the agency, which plays a crucial role in implementing the president's policies on immigration, border control and deportation. 

In addition, Noem will be responsible for strategically important areas such as combating cyber threats and countering terrorist threats. 

At the time of her appointment, 53-year-old Kristi Noem was the governor of South Dakota. She is known as a strong supporter of Trump's policies and an experienced politician from the Republican camp.

Recall

In November, Donald Trump was only planning to appoint South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security.

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