South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was sworn in as Department of Homeland Security secretary by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home Saturday, following a scheduling hiccup earlier in the day.

The ceremony, which was originally slated to take place in the Indian Treaty Room inside the Navy Department Wing of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., at 3 p.m., was postponed multiple times. 

Noem shared a video of the moment on X, just after 6:30 p.m.

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"It is such an honor to be sworn in as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security," she wrote in the post. "It was made even more meaningful by being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home. Thank you, President [Donald] Trump for putting your trust in me to help keep America safe."

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry shared photos of the event on X, just before 6 p.m., expressing confidence in Noem filling the role.

"Sharon and I were honored to be a part of the swearing in ceremony for Homeland Security Secretary, @KristiNoem," Landry wrote in the post. "America will be safer and stronger because of her and @realDonaldTrump [President Donald Trump]’s leadership. And once again Americans will be put FIRST!"

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Sen Bernie Moreno and Sen Mike Rounds were in attendance in the Indian Treaty Room, awaiting the initial ceremony, Fox News correspondents reported.

Taylor Van Kirk, a spokesperson for the vice president, told Fox News the swearing in was delayed "due to a scheduling conflict."

"We are excited for the work she will do to bring much-needed change to DHS and to secure the border," Kirk said.

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Earlier in the day, the Senate voted 59-34 to confirm Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, making her the fourth Trump nominee to win chamber approval.

One of Noem's top priorities is securing the southern border and repairing the "broken immigration system," she said.

"The Trump Administration will once-again empower our brave men and women in law enforcement to do their jobs and remove criminal aliens and illegal gangs from our country," Noem wrote in a statement. "We will fully equip our intelligence and law enforcement to detect and prevent terror threats and will deliver rapid assistance and disaster relief to Americans in crisis."

The Trump administration has already taken steps to secure the border, including deploying the military, restarting wall construction and ending the previous administration's parole programs. 

Before the swearing in, the president shouted out Noem, describing her as "tough," at a rally in Las Vegas.

"I thank President Trump and the US Senate for their trust in me," she wrote. "Together, we will ensure that the United States, once again, is a beacon of freedom, safety, and security for generations to come."

Prior to her new role, Noem served as South Dakota’s first female governor. She pledged in 2021 that she would not take any more migrants from the Biden administration, and deployed the National Guard to the Texas border.

Noem, who was a rancher, farmer and small business owner, served in the South Dakota legislature before being elected as South Dakota's sole member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Fox News' Julia Johnson, Lillian Lecroy, and Fox News Digital's Adam Shaw contributed to this report.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week arrested three Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members in two states as the new administration begins its mass deportation push, a senior Trump administration official told Fox News. 

Nestor Jose Mendoza-Garcia was nabbed Thursday in San Antonio, Texas, and Elmer Aparicio-Castillo and an unidentified 36-year-old man were arrested the same day in Nashville, all after allegedly entering the country illegally last year when they were processed and arrested by the Biden administration. 

"Throughout this week, the heroes of ICE have been hunting down and arresting hundreds of illegal alien criminals, and it's immediate expulsion, including those with charges of convictions for rape, child sexual assault, terrorism and even murder," President Donald Trump said at a rally in Las Vegas Saturday. 

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"Members of the savage Venezuelan prison gang known as Tren de Aragua. You know that gang? This is not a nice group of people. They formed in prison, and then [Venezuela] dumped their prisons into our country. 

"They're as bad as the bloodthirsty MS-13 gangs."

Mendoza-Garcia arrived in the U.S. in October and was issued a notice to appear before being released. 

He was arrested by the San Antonio Police Department in November for possessing a gun linked to an unsolved murder. 

On Thursday, ICE San Antonio obtained a federal indictment and arrest warrant for Mendoza-Garcia for being an alien in possession of a gun. He is an active member of the gang, the official said. 

Aparicio-Castillo was issued a notice to appear after an encounter with ICE in El Paso, Texas, in September. 

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He was arrested by ICE Nashville Thursday for allegedly being an alien in possession of a gun. He also allegedly has links to the gang. 

Aparicio-Castillo’s criminal history includes charges of evading arrest, promoting prostitution and marijuana possession in Nashville. 

After his criminal adjudication, Aparicio-Castillo will be administratively arrested for immigration proceedings, the official said. 

The 36-year-old unidentified Venezuelan entered the U.S. illegally through Eagle Pass, Texas, in December and was issued a notice to appear. 

His criminal history also includes evading arrest, promoting prostitution and marijuana possession in Nashville. 

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He was administratively arrested by ICE Nashville Thursday. 

Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report. 

Any hopes for a Garden party for Rutgers freshmen phenoms Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper had to be put on hold. 

Now 71, and 35 years removed from retirement, Free had mostly given up on the Hall of Fame.

The actress caught up with ‘Bad Girls’ costar Andie MacDowell during ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’

Kasey Kahne will make a highly anticipated return to NASCAR, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing an Xfinity Series race.

"Time for new goals!" the singer declared as she shared the exciting update on Instagram.

Bronny James is NBA great LeBron James' son, placing a spotlight on the 20-year-old rookie. 

In October, Bronny was part of history when he checked into the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener and played alongside his father. 

They became the first active father-son duo to play in league history. Shortly after Bronny's NBA debut, the Lakers announced he would split time between the NBA franchise and their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

Bronny does not travel with the team for road games, but he was on hand for South Bay's game against Rip City Remix, the Portland Trail Blazers' G League affiliate, in El Segundo, California, Jan. 24. James had a game to remember Friday, finishing South Bay's 122-110 win with a career-best 31 points. 

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His strong performance on the offensive end was highlighted by a monster slam dunk. James also made five of eleven 3-point attempts. 

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A screen from center Christian Koloko allowed James to pick up his dribble and throw down the highlight-reel dunk over Rip City’s Sterling Manley. The dunk also tied the game and sparked a 9-4 South Bay run.

"I’m just trying to get my confidence back," James told a reporter during an on-court interview. "I’m just trying to play my game. Learn from every game. 

"While I’m not playing in the G League, learn from the Lakers, learning from my vets and just keep trying to be myself. That’s been working recently. I’m happy with my results.

"I am having fun," James added when asked about the spotlight that's been placed on him. "Any time I'm playing basketball, any time I'm out here breathing, any time I'm out here walking ... I'm grateful for everything."

The win improved South Bay's record to 2-7.

Bronny’s four-time NBA champion father took notice of his son’s heroics. 

"GRATEFUL OF YOU KID!!" the elder James wrote on X after the game.

Bronny will probably not get the call to rejoin the NBA team until next month. The Lakers are on a road trip and return to Southern California for a game against the Los Angeles Clippers Feb. 4.

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