Kristi Noem

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Border security operations involve significant federal expenditure across multiple agencies. What specific metrics are you using to measure cost-effectiveness at the southern border, and how are you ensuring that DHS contracts and detention facility spending deliver results without waste or fraud?

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Reports from nongovernmental organizations and government watchdogs have documented concerning conditions in immigration detention facilities. What concrete steps are you taking to ensure that all individuals in DHS custody receive adequate medical care, legal access, and humane treatment as required by federal standards?

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FEMA and the Secret Service both fall under the Department of Homeland Security. How are you ensuring that these agencies are adequately staffed, funded, and prepared to respond to natural disasters and protect public officials, and what is your current assessment of their operational readiness?