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DHS Secretary Noem Testifies on Fiscal 2026 Budget Before Senate

Kristi Noem outlines funding priorities for border wall completion, security upgrades, and interagency modernization under the Trump administration's immigration agenda.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES - MAY 14: Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies during a House Committee on Homeland Security budgetary hearing in Washington, DC on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on the DHS fiscal 2026 budget request at 9:30 a.m. EDT on May 20, 2025.
  • The budget proposal emphasizes completing the U.S.-Mexico border wall, advancing border security technology, and modernizing the Coast Guard and Secret Service.
  • Noem highlighted the administration's push for stricter immigration enforcement, including expanded deportations and support for Border Patrol and ICE operations.
  • Plans include limiting FEMA's scope and bolstering state and local security for major events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
  • Noem promoted President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' emphasizing its role in securing additional funding for border security and enforcement measures.