The Bret Baier Podcast A Conversation With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem & HUD Secretary Scott Turner
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Apr 17, 2025 
Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, dives into strategies for combating domestic and foreign terrorism, sharing insights from her recent tour of a prison in El Salvador. Scott Turner, the Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary, discusses HUD's plans for disaster relief and tackling homelessness. They explore the critical balance between national security and immigration enforcement, while also addressing the need for a cultural shift to efficiently support vulnerable populations in the U.S.
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Doge Team Improves DHS Efficiency
- The Doge team is helping DHS identify waste, inefficiency, and unnecessary spending.
- Accountability and efficiency are priorities to protect taxpayer resources.
HUD's Mission to Serve Vulnerable
- HUD Secretary Scott Turner emphasizes serving the nation's most vulnerable through housing and disaster recovery.
- He stresses that housing is not political but affects all Americans.
Homelessness Rising Despite Funding
- Despite record funding, homelessness increased significantly, highlighting HUD's past failures.
- Adequate funding alone doesn't guarantee mission success without effective action.