'I'm not here for this': Kristi Noem erupts in anger over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem clashed with a Democrat during a heated Homeland Security Committee hearing, defending the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The tense exchange unfolded as lawmakers reviewed the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Budget Request, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over U.S. immigration and national security policy.
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Time of India
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Time of India
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- Time of India
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