Homeland Security Chief Hospitalized; Department's Work Critical to Colorado Border Security, Disaster Response
The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Kristi Noem, was transported to a Washington, D.C. hospital on Tuesday after an unexpected medical issue. While the incident occurred on the East Coast, the stability of her department has direct consequences for Colorado families, from our state's ongoing response to the migrant crisis to the federal resources we rely on during wildfire season.
Department officials confirmed the Secretary's hospitalization was due to an allergic reaction. The news raises questions for local communities and state leaders who work directly with the many federal agencies under the DHS umbrella—agencies that impact life in Colorado every single day.
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