Kristi Noem

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2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC, Noem says • May 21, 2025, 11:39 PM ET (AP)

Promising reform, Noem tells US Coast Guard Academy graduates they will lead a 'brand new' service • May 21, 2025, 4:56 PM ET (AP)

Federal judge orders pretrial detention for man accused of stealing Kristi Noem's purse • May 21, 2025, 3:49 PM ET (AP)

Kristi Noem says habeas corpus lets Trump 'remove people from this country' • May 21, 2025, 8:23 AM ET (AP)

Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post • May 15, 2025, 8:39 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Kristi Arnold
Born	Watertown • South Dakota
Title / Office	governor (2019-2025), South Dakota

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