US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalised in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction. The 53-year-old was taken to the hospital as a precaution and is currently alert and recovering, according to a DHS spokesperson. Noem, appointed by Donald Trump, has been a key figure in enforcing strict immigration controls, overseeing troop deployments and mass deportations.
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