Kristi Noem on Friday sailed through a confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of Homeland Security, with responses on major issues related to illegal immigration, international terrorism and cybersecurity that were unlikely to erode what appears to be a solid backing from Republicans.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.

At confirmation hearing, the South Dakota governor cited an ‘invasion’ of migrants even as illegal crossings have fallen sharply

Kristi Noem, South Dakota Governor and Trump's nominee for DHS, faces Senate scrutiny over her vision for immigration reform. Her confirmation hearing will determine if she can navigate the complex responsibilities of Homeland Security amid partisan opposition and border security challenges.

At Senate confirmation hearing Gov. Kristi Noem pledges to secure southern border if confirmed as Homeland Security chief

Trump supporters love her. But the South Dakota governor will likely be asked about family separation at the border - and the dog she says she shot.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, will face senators Friday at confirmation hearing that will be her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.