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Noem Refuses to Take Back 'Terrorist' Comments
Kristi Noem is Secretary of Homeland Security. Two United States citizens were killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis, United States earlier this year.
Noem called them 'domestic terrorists'. She refused to take back her statements.
Noem spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Senator Tillis said her leadership was a 'disaster'.
Noem told senators that agents gave her the information. But heads of two immigration agencies said that was false.
Klear Note — The Secretary of Homeland Security leads the agency overseeing immigration enforcement. Senate Judiciary Committee hearings allow lawmakers to question government officials about their actions.
Key Terms 2
- Secretary of Homeland Security
- Top leader of the United States agency that handles immigration and border security.
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Group of United States senators who oversee courts, justice, and law enforcement.