Kristi Noem keeps telling on herself

And Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75 |

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, May. 21, 2025 THE LATEST The growing threat of Kristi Noem's ignorance By Hayes Brown The growing threat of Kristi Noem's ignorance By Hayes Brown Since her confirmation as secretary of homeland security in January, Kristi Noem has appeared completely over her head at her new job. Most recently, when asked to define the legal principle of "habeas corpus," the former South Dakota governor — one of the country's top law enforcement officials — face-planted.   It was merely the latest in a string of embarrassments that underscores that America is less safe with Noem assigned as its chief protector. Noem's department — hastily founded in a moment of fear — is charged with protecting the United States from threats both external and internal. With her focus turned almost exclusively toward executing President Donald Trump's mass deportation policy at all costs, the Department of Homeland Security has become a threat to our rights and liberties — many of which Noem apparently doesn't even know Americans possess.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest column. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES HAYLEY MILLER Rep. Gerry Connolly, top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, dies at 75 The Virginia Democrat announced last month that his esophageal cancer had returned and that he would not seek re-election. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM 'Project Esther' exposes the reality of Trump's agenda to fight antisemitism The extreme and paranoid policy underscores how the right has weaponized antisemitism to serve its political and theological projects. Read more. MICHAEL W. TWITTY I get why some Black people are cheering this plantation's destruction — but I'm not happy Material history, including at places such as Nottoway, has messages for people studying Black history. Read more. JORDAN RUBIN Sotomayor and Jackson dissent from emergency relief for Republican lawmaker The state's attorney general had said such intervention by the justices would be unprecedented. Read more.    TOP VIDEOS THE BRIEFING WITH JEN PSAKI 'I did not waver': Rep. McIver speaks out on charges after confrontation outside of ICE facility WATCH NOW ALL IN Former Sen. Jon Tester warns 'Congress has ceded all power' to Trump WATCH NOW ANA CABRERA REPORTS Judge orders Trump admin to allow attorneys to speak to client deported to El Salvador WATCH NOW THE BRIEFING WITH JEN PSAKI A White House press briefing re-do (Jen's version) WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC A special bonus episode of "Trumpland with Alex Wagner" is now available exclusively for MSNBC Premium subscribers. Chris Hayes joins Alex to discuss President Trump's first 100 days and some of the most memorable moments from the "Trumpland with Alex Wagner" podcast. Listen to this special bonus episode now. Sunday, MSNBC Films presents the fifth episode of "David Frost Vs." The six-part documentary series explores the legacy of legendary host David Frost through his iconic interviews with guests from President Richard Nixon to The Beatles, examining key political and cultural moments of the 20th century that still resonate today. The next episode of "David Frost Vs," featuring Elton John, airs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE