Trump Taps South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary Role

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the next Secretary of Homeland Security.

Noem will oversee a $60 billion budget and manage key federal agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Secret Service. Noem, who has been a rising figure in the Republican Party, was previously considered a potential running mate for Trump.

Her appointment signals a continued focus on border security and immigration enforcement under the new administration.