Summary
Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, left a House Committee meeting early, saying she needed to attend another meeting about FEMA reform. Democratic lawmakers questioned her on deportation operations and criticized her leadership. Later, claims emerged that the FEMA meeting was canceled, leading to further criticism.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem is the Secretary of Homeland Security.
- She left a House Committee meeting early, citing the need to attend another meeting about FEMA.
- The meeting was focused on national security, deportation operations, and FEMA policy changes.
- Democratic lawmakers criticized Noem and called for her resignation.
- Some said Noem provided inadequate answers about deportation practices.
- Protesters outside the meeting expressed disapproval of ongoing deportation actions.
- It was reported that the FEMA meeting she left for was actually canceled.
- Representative Bennie Thompson indicated plans to subpoena Noem to return to the committee.
