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Senators press Kristi Noem on border staffing, CBP One, parole programs and Remain-in-Mexico
Summary
At her Jan. 17 confirmation hearing, Governor Kristi Noem pledged to prioritize border security, promised to end the CBP One mobile app if confirmed, to pursue reinstatement of Remain in Mexico and to return to case-by-case parole decisions; senators asked for commitments on northern-border staffing and southbound inspections.
Senators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee spent significant portions of Kristi Noem’s confirmation hearing focused on border security and immigration programs.
Multiple senators asked Noem to commit to staffing and resourcing the northern border as well as the southern one. “Do you commit to working with me to fully build out the northern border mission center?” asked Senator Gary Peters, referencing the Gordie Howe International Bridge and recent appropriations; Noem replied, “Yes, senator. We will look forward and I look forward to working with you to ensure that that is a priority and that it's…
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