Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Rio Grande border, unveiling spinning water buoys to deter crossings.

Noem is expected to talk about new national security technology that will likely be used at the border.

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be removed as the leader of the government agency that oversees immigration enforcement operations, saying he would support her impeachment if she doesn’t resign.

The following is the transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 18, 2026.