10/07/2026 Reports said Kristi Noem planned to divorce her husband, Bryon Noem, after 34 years of marriage. The claim came after earlier tabloid allegations about his private life drew fresh scrutiny to the couple's relationship.
25/03/2026 Kristi Noem began her new role as the U.S. special envoy for the Shield of the Americas with a tour of Western Hemisphere countries focused on countering drug cartels. Reports said she met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and concluded the trip shortly after her dismissal from DHS.
05/03/2026 President Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security and said she would instead serve as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. He also said Senator Markwayne Mullin would be nominated to replace her, following months of controversy and criticism over her tenure at the department.
