Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced questions related to her department’s efforts on illegal immigration.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security at around 10 a.m. on Thursday. Her testimony comes as part of an annual committee hearing on “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.

Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem was questioned by Rep. Seth Magaziner about the Department of Homeland security deporting military veterans and U.S. citizens during a Dec. 11 hearing.

During a congressional hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defending herself from Democrats who sharply questioned the Trump administration's hardline immigration actions.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem abruptly left the House Committee, citing a need to attend a council meeting to address reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for comment after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) referred all queries to them.

Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner scored a viral moment during a confrontation with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, in which he disputed her claims that the Trump administration had not deported any veterans. Here's what happened, and why it's gaining attention:

"You don’t seem to know how to tell the difference between the good guys and the bad guys," said Rhode Island Rep. Seth Magaziner.

The court calls key witnesses to clarify whether Kristi Noem’s handling of migrant flights violated a federal order.