Burgum said that there are a number of talented people who want to serve in this administration. He also said that the transition team has been overloaded with applications.

In Trump’s second administration, Noem would join several former Trump officials who were the architects and biggest defenders of his hard-line immigration policies.

Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, one of the biggest government agencies that will be integral to his vow to secure the border and carry out a massive deportation operation. The 52-year-old was born in Watertown,

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced plans to nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security of his incoming administration.

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know about her and the department.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next homeland security secretary, two sources familiar with the decision said on Tuesday, choosing a staunch ally who has little experience on the national security stage.

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly chosen South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security.