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Tillis calls Noem's leadership a "disaster" in fiery Senate hearing
- Sen. Thom Tillis condemned Kristi Noem's DHS leadership as a 'disaster' during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
- Lawmakers pressed Noem on immigration enforcement in Minnesota after officers killed two people.
- Democrats introduced impeachment articles over the Minnesota killings tied to DHS enforcement.
- Noem said there are no plans for ICE at polling places this November.
- The hearing also addressed DHS funding gaps amid a broader funding dispute.
- Family members of ICE detainees attended, signaling personal stakes in the immigration debate.
- Noem defended her agency while acknowledging scrutiny of her leadership.
- The session followed a contentious Minnesota incident involving the Pretti shooting.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham argued that funding DHS is critical amid regional security concerns.
- The hearing previewed Noem's upcoming testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.
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