Live updates: Kristi Noem has confirmation hearing; Senate holds key vote on Laken Riley Act

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is set to appear for her confirmation hearing before a Senate panel on Friday. The purview of DHS involves immigration and federal emergency management — two hot-button topics. Immigration was one of Trump’s signature issues and has been…