Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's handbag was stolen on Sunday night at a Washington restaurant. The bag contained her passport, department security badge, $3,000 in cash, driver's license, medication, apartment keys, and blank checks. Noem confirmed the theft on Monday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department referred questions to the Secret Service, which then referred them to Homeland Security. The department stated the cash was intended for family dinner, activities, and Easter gifts.
Prior to her current position, Noem served as the Republican governor of South Dakota. She has drawn attention for her social media presence, notably a video from a Salvadoran prison where she wore an ICE cap and Rolex watch. As Homeland Security Secretary, her department oversees national security, including border control, immigration, terrorism protection, and cybersecurity. Agencies under her purview include FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service.