The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes slowed the agency's deployment.

Kristi Noem is facing backlash after being branded "an embarrassment" and "out of touch" following her Instagram post that featured three self-portraits instead of addressing the Texas flood aid delay.

Three days after Texas was hit by floods, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared three portraits of herself on Instagram, asking fans which one they liked the most