Noem to Appear Before Congress for First Time Since Minnesota Immigration Surge

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by Madeleine Ngo

March 3, 2026

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify before Congress for the first time since the Minnesota immigration surge, where she will likely face tough questions about her department's ongoing shutdown and its impact on counterterrorism efforts following the U.S. military action in Iran. The hearing comes at a critical juncture as concerns mount over the potential consequences of the partial closure of federal agencies on national security and border operations. The government shutdown has already led to significant disruptions within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with many employees furloughed or working without pay. This has raised alarms about the

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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 3/3/2026