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Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a vote of 59-34 and sworn in as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
The Secretary of Homeland Security portraits are a tribute to the Secretaries' service to the Department and the nation, as well as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s legacy. Portraits are displayed at DHS Headquarters in Washington.
At Secretary Mayorkas’ direction, a cross-Departmental working group of senior officials conducted a comprehensive review of how to best prevent, detect, and respond to potential threats related to domestic violent extremism within DHS.