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FBI Calls Kristi Noem’s Criticism ‘Deeply Irresponsible’ • Feb. 15, 2025, 1:01 AM ET (New York Times)
US cyber agency puts election security staffers who worked with the states on leave • Feb. 10, 2025, 8:28 PM ET (AP)
Trump administration ends temporary deportation protection for 350,000 Venezuelans • Feb. 3, 2025, 8:16 PM ET (AP)
Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans • Jan. 29, 2025, 4:18 PM ET (AP)
New Homeland Security secretary joins federal agents to tout immigrant arrests in NYC • Jan. 28, 2025, 7:11 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Kristi Arnold
Born Watertown • South Dakota
Title / Office governor (2019-2025), South Dakota

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