South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is set to face senators during her confirmation hearing as she vies to become the next homeland security secretary.

A Senate committee on Monday evening advanced the nomination of Kristi Noem to become the next secretary of Homeland Security, sending her nomination to the floor on a bipartisan basis with little fanfare.

A Senate committee cleared President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a bipartisan vote, paving the way for a Senate floor vote. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced South Dakota Gov.