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DHSÆ Noem faces new articles of impeachment backed by dozens of House Democrats

The effort to hold the Homeland Security secretary to account probably
wonÆt pass, but that doesnÆt make it irrelevant.
Jan. 14, 2026, 2:32 PM EST
By
Steve Benen

After almost a year of scandals, crises and abuses, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi NoemÆs public standing has predictably deteriorated. The latest Quinnipiac University poll, for example, found that 52% of Americans disapprove of the South Dakota RepublicanÆs job performance, while only 36% approve. Both numbers are slightly worse than when Quinnipiac asked the
same question last summer.

The DHS secretary is finding plenty of detractors on Capitol Hill, too.

Last week, Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois announced plans to file articles of impeachment against Noem. This week, she followed through ù
along with quite a few of her colleagues. HuffPost reported:

With the support of nearly 70 colleagues, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) on Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland
Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The first accuses Noem of obstruction of Congress, for denying
lawmakers access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities to
provide oversight. The second accuses her of violating public trust, for directing DHS agents to arrest people without warrants and for ignoring due process. The third accuses her of self-dealing, for secretly steering a federal contract to a firm run by her friend.

ôSecretary Noem has called my impeachment effort æsilly,Æö Kelly told reporters. ôI want to tell her right now, æSecretary Noem, you have
violated your oath of office, and there will be consequences. I am watching you. Members of Congress are watching you. The American people, most importantly, are watching you.Æö

Those who donÆt follow Capitol Hill at a granular level may not realize
this, but every year, members introduce impeachment resolutions that target assorted figures, most of which generate very little attention or support. That includes last year: A still-pending effort to impeach Defense
Secretary Pete Hegseth, for example, was introduced in early December, and itÆs garnered zero co-sponsors. A related push to impeach Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked up just one co-sponsor.

The articles of impeachment against Noem, however, are quantitatively different: KellyÆs resolution was introduced with the support of 69 House Democrats, which represents roughly a third of the partyÆs conference in
the chamber, and thereÆs no reason to assume that total wonÆt grow.


For most of American history, only one Cabinet secretary was ever
impeached: In 1876, the House impeached Secretary of War William Belknap ù after he left office ù over alleged bribes. (He was later acquitted by senators.)

Almost two years ago, Belknap got a little company: Republicans impeached then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, despite having
uncovered no evidence that the DHS secretary had done anything to merit impeachment.

Will Noem join the tiny club? Probably not anytime soon: The House
Republican majority in the lower chamber is tiny and shrinking, but it
exists, and GOP leaders will almost certainly ignore the Democratic effort
to hold her accountable.

But thereÆs certainly symbolic value in the Democratic effort, which is
being used to draw attention to the failures and outrages at the Department
of Homeland Security. Watch this space.
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On Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:18:57 -0000 (UTC), Socialism fails
<MeanDog@BiteMe.dash> in alt.atheism with message-id <10kdveh$fur7$2@paganini.bofh.team> wrote:

DHSÆ Noem faces new articles of impeachment backed by dozens of House >Democrats

The effort to hold the Homeland Security secretary to account probably
wonÆt pass, but that doesnÆt make it irrelevant.
Jan. 14, 2026, 2:32 PM EST
By
Steve Benen

After almost a year of scandals, crises and abuses, Homeland Security >Secretary Kristi NoemÆs public standing has predictably deteriorated. The >latest Quinnipiac University poll, for example, found that 52% of Americans >disapprove of the South Dakota RepublicanÆs job performance, while only 36% >approve. Both numbers are slightly worse than when Quinnipiac asked the
same question last summer.

The DHS secretary is finding plenty of detractors on Capitol Hill, too.

Last week, Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois announced plans to file >articles of impeachment against Noem. This week, she followed through ù >along with quite a few of her colleagues. HuffPost reported:

With the support of nearly 70 colleagues, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) on
Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland
Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The first accuses Noem of obstruction of Congress, for denying
lawmakers access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities to >provide oversight.

Seven days notice is required. Where was the "oversight"
when 8 billion dollars was being stolen from the government
by fake day-care centers and fake transportation companies?

The second accuses her of violating public trust, for
directing DHS agents to arrest people without warrants and for ignoring due >process.

I am not an attorney but I am sure federal law was followed.

The third accuses her of self-dealing, for secretly steering a
federal contract to a firm run by her friend.

That is amusing since Harris just bought an 8 million dollar
beach home and Nancy Pelosi set records with her stock
trades.

ôSecretary Noem has called my impeachment effort æsilly,Æö Kelly told >reporters. ôI want to tell her right now, æSecretary Noem, you have
violated your oath of office, and there will be consequences. I am watching >you. Members of Congress are watching you. The American people, most >importantly, are watching you.Æö

And enjoy what we see. She should keep up the good work
only faster.

Those who donÆt follow Capitol Hill at a granular level may not realize >this, but every year, members introduce impeachment resolutions that target >assorted figures, most of which generate very little attention or support. >That includes last year: A still-pending effort to impeach Defense
Secretary Pete Hegseth, for example, was introduced in early December, and >itÆs garnered zero co-sponsors. A related push to impeach Health and Human >Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked up just one co-sponsor.

The articles of impeachment against Noem, however, are quantitatively >different: KellyÆs resolution was introduced with the support of 69 House >Democrats, which represents roughly a third of the partyÆs conference in
the chamber, and thereÆs no reason to assume that total wonÆt grow.

There is no reason to think it will. I doubt it would ever
pass the Senate and would definitely fail in the House.

For most of American history, only one Cabinet secretary was ever
impeached: In 1876, the House impeached Secretary of War William Belknap ù >after he left office ù over alleged bribes. (He was later acquitted by >senators.)

Almost two years ago, Belknap got a little company: Republicans impeached >then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, despite having >uncovered no evidence that the DHS secretary had done anything to merit >impeachment.

Other than millions of illegals that somehow got in even
though the border was "secure".

Will Noem join the tiny club? Probably not anytime soon: The House >Republican majority in the lower chamber is tiny and shrinking, but it >exists, and GOP leaders will almost certainly ignore the Democratic effort >to hold her accountable.

Like two failed attempts involving Trump.

But thereÆs certainly symbolic value in the Democratic effort, which is >being used to draw attention to the failures and outrages at the Department >of Homeland Security. Watch this space.

You assume anyone is watching. Why is that?
--


Every person in the US is here either
legally or illegally. Those that are
here illegally should be afraid.
Be very afraid. It does not matter
how long you have been here. It does
not matter why you are here. It does not
matter what you have done legally while you
were here. It does not matter what any
relative may have done while you were here.
It only matters that you are here illegally.
It may take a day, a week, a year, or longer
but we will find you and we will deport you.
Be prepared.

Deport them all.

Due process:
Q. Are you here legally? If so, where is
the documentation to establish that?


All politicians are trained to lie
and make those lies sound like
the truth. They start with the biggest
lie of all: Politicians are public
servants.

National Socialist American Workers Party
(NSAWP) formally known as the Democrat Party

Some of the Republican positions I find disgusting
and abhorrent.
Most of the Democratic positions I find terrifying.

I support:

A Constitional Amendment establishing
the Freedom of Choice.

The elimination of public expression,
display or support of religion or
religious positions.
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In article <3o9lmkp5a0ki58d9kck5ht383njcu232oi@4ax.com>,
prochoice@here.now says...

On Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:18:57 -0000 (UTC), Socialism fails <MeanDog@BiteMe.dash> in alt.atheism with message-id <10kdveh$fur7$2@paganini.bofh.team> wrote:

DHS? Noem faces new articles of impeachment backed by dozens of House >Democrats

The effort to hold the Homeland Security secretary to account probably >won?t pass, but that doesn?t make it irrelevant.
Jan. 14, 2026, 2:32 PM EST
By
Steve Benen

After almost a year of scandals, crises and abuses, Homeland Security >Secretary Kristi Noem?s public standing has predictably deteriorated. The >latest Quinnipiac University poll, for example, found that 52% of Americans >disapprove of the South Dakota Republican?s job performance, while only 36% >approve. Both numbers are slightly worse than when Quinnipiac asked the >same question last summer.

The DHS secretary is finding plenty of detractors on Capitol Hill, too.

Last week, Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois announced plans to file >articles of impeachment against Noem. This week, she followed through ? >along with quite a few of her colleagues. HuffPost reported:

With the support of nearly 70 colleagues, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) on
Wednesday introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland >Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The first accuses Noem of obstruction of Congress, for denying
lawmakers access to Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities to >provide oversight.

Seven days notice is required. Where was the "oversight"
when 8 billion dollars was being stolen from the government
by fake day-care centers and fake transportation companies?

The second accuses her of violating public trust, for
directing DHS agents to arrest people without warrants and for ignoring due >process.

I am not an attorney but I am sure federal law was followed.

The third accuses her of self-dealing, for secretly steering a
federal contract to a firm run by her friend.

That is amusing since Harris just bought an 8 million dollar
beach home and Nancy Pelosi set records with her stock
trades.

And Harris still hasn't explained the missing 20 million
from her "campaign" funds.

?Secretary Noem has called my impeachment effort ?silly,?? Kelly told >reporters. ?I want to tell her right now, ?Secretary Noem, you have >violated your oath of office, and there will be consequences. I am watching >you. Members of Congress are watching you. The American people, most >importantly, are watching you.??

And enjoy what we see. She should keep up the good work
only faster.

Those who don?t follow Capitol Hill at a granular level may not realize >this, but every year, members introduce impeachment resolutions that target >assorted figures, most of which generate very little attention or support. >That includes last year: A still-pending effort to impeach Defense >Secretary Pete Hegseth, for example, was introduced in early December, and >it?s garnered zero co-sponsors. A related push to impeach Health and Human >Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked up just one co-sponsor.

The articles of impeachment against Noem, however, are quantitatively >different: Kelly?s resolution was introduced with the support of 69 House >Democrats, which represents roughly a third of the party?s conference in >the chamber, and there?s no reason to assume that total won?t grow.

There is no reason to think it will. I doubt it would ever
pass the Senate and would definitely fail in the House.

They tried to get Trump and failed.

For most of American history, only one Cabinet secretary was ever >impeached: In 1876, the House impeached Secretary of War William Belknap ? >after he left office ? over alleged bribes. (He was later acquitted by >senators.)

Almost two years ago, Belknap got a little company: Republicans impeached >then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, despite having >uncovered no evidence that the DHS secretary had done anything to merit >impeachment.

Other than millions of illegals that somehow got in even
though the border was "secure".

Will Noem join the tiny club? Probably not anytime soon: The House >Republican majority in the lower chamber is tiny and shrinking, but it >exists, and GOP leaders will almost certainly ignore the Democratic effort >to hold her accountable.

Like two failed attempts involving Trump.

But there?s certainly symbolic value in the Democratic effort, which is >being used to draw attention to the failures and outrages at the Department >of Homeland Security. Watch this space.

You assume anyone is watching. Why is that?

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