Noem alone — Congressional Hits and Misses

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Noem alone — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending March 6, 2026

By Chris Hale

Posted March 6, 2026 at 5:10pm

The fog of war clouded Capitol Hill this week, as did frustration with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose dual appearances before lawmakers ended up being her farewell tour.

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