Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in front of a U.S. Senate committee, where she defended her use of the term "domestic terrorism" following the death of Alex Pretti during an immigration raid. Senators from both parties questioned Noem on the execution of President Trump's immigration policies and the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security due to funding issues.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem is the Homeland Security Secretary.
- Noem testified before a U.S. Senate committee about her department's immigration policies.
- The Department of Homeland Security is partially shut down due to funding disagreements in Congress.
- Noem defended her statement labeling protests after an immigration raid as "domestic terrorism."
- Alex Pretti and another individual were killed by immigration agents during a raid.
- Senator Amy Klobuchar questioned Noem about calling Pretti's actions "domestic terrorism."
- Noem stated she used initial information for her comments and did not apologize.
- Some DHS workers are either unpaid or getting partial pay due to the shutdown.
