Kristi Noem faced intense scrutiny from House Democrats during a combative congressional hearing, where lawmakers pressed her on DHS policies including the deportation of U.S. military veterans and alleged misuse of funds.The Secretary of Homeland Security defended the enforcement of existing laws but abruptly left the hearing, despite a scheduled FEMA meeting being canceled, prompting a subpoena motion from Republicans.Late-night host
Jimmy Kimmel further criticized Noem's early departure and actions, humorously referencing her past controversies and questioning the deportation of a
Purple Heart veteran and others like
Narciso Barranco.