Secretary Noem says DHS one of biggest federal departments yet among smallest budgets at House hearing

Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discuss considerations for fiscal year 26 and reconciliation packages, noting that the Department of Homeland Security is one of the largest agencies in the federal government yet has one of the smallest budgets, emphasizing the need to determine priorities at both departmental and Congressional levels by examining what responsibilities the federal government has according to the Founders versus what rights remain with the people and states, suggesting that all spending decisions should be viewed through the lens to ensure taxpayer money is used appropriately, while acknowledging that lobbyists always appear for various programs but few advocate for the American taxpayer at an annual House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science budget hearing.