Noem, 52, is not from a border state and her background is as a state and U.S. lawmaker. However, she has visited the Texas border several times since 2021.

The two-term governor of South Dakota has been a loyal Trump ally. In her new role, Noem would oversee immigration, an issue ...

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to nominate South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem to serve as the secretary of ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, one of ...

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his secretary of the Department of Homeland ...

Rhoden is viewed as a likely candidate for governor in 2026, which would mean a highly competitive GOP primary battle.

Insiders are hoping for a sense of order that was often lacking during Trump’s first term.

President-elect Donald Trump has started selecting the pivotal aides who will make up his second administration. Keep up with ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he has chosen South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his secretary ...

With Governor Kristi Noem tapped to lead the Department of Homeland Security under President-elect Donald Trump, a big seat ...

Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.

South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.