Trending Now - Noem Grilled by House Panel Amid Growing ICE Discontent
WHO:
Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security
President Trump, referenced in relation to immigration policies
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., House Judiciary Committee ranking member
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash.
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa.
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.
Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy
WHAT:
Noem is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on immigration enforcement and DHS funding.
A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began on February 14, 2026.
Nearly 6 in 10 voters disapprove of ICE’s performance, the highest disapproval rating recorded.
46% of voters want to reduce ICE funding.
Noem criticized Senate Democrats for holding the department "hostage."
Noem faced criticism from both Republican and Democratic senators during a Senate hearing on March 3, 2026.
Tillis described Noem's leadership as a "disaster" and threatened to block Trump administration nominees until his questions were answered.
Noem's comments linking individuals to domestic terrorism were scrutinized, particularly regarding the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
WHERE:
Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
WHEN:
Noem's Senate testimony occurred on March 3, 2026.
The House Judiciary Committee hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2026.
The partial DHS shutdown began on February 14, 2026.
A lawsuit involving Rep. Eric Swalwell was filed on November 25, 2025.
The Fox News poll was conducted from February 28 to March 2, 2026.
WHY:
The DHS funding lapse is due to a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over immigration agency reforms.
Increased disapproval of ICE is attributed to its tactics in Minneapolis and negative media coverage.
HOW:
Noem's testimony involved questioning from various House and Senate members regarding her management of ICE and DHS.
The Fox News poll was conducted via live interviews and online surveys with a sample of 1,004 registered voters.
Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, testified before the House Judiciary Committee on immigration enforcement and the ongoing funding issues at the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partially shut down since February 14. During her Senate hearing on March 3, Noem faced criticism from both sides of the aisle, with Senator Thom Tillis calling her leadership a "disaster" and questioning her management of ICE, which has seen its highest disapproval rating among voters. A recent Fox News poll revealed that nearly 60 percent of voters disapprove of ICE's performance, with 46 percent wanting to cut its funding, reflecting growing frustration over the agency's tactics and the political standoff over immigration reforms.