Noem Exits DHS, Eyes SD Senate Run
March 12, 2026·2 days ago·via Coastal Breeze News

President Trump ousts Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, appointing her special envoy for the "Shield of the Americas" to combat drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere. The move opens the door for Noem to jump into South Dakota's 2026 Senate race against Sen. Mike Rounds, with the filing deadline March 31 and primary June 2. Noem spoke defiantly in Nashville about ramping up 287G agreements from 135 to over 1,400 and prioritizing $1.5 billion to target violent offenders and cartels. Read more about this...
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