Conservative governor and former DHS chief Kristi Noem announced she is set to terminate her marriage with spouse Bryon Noem. The announcement trails reports that Bryon Noem was cross-dressing. Noem’s mother confirmed she plans to end the marriage. On July 10, two advisors at NovaRed metal firm quit, citing Kristi Noem’s DHS record as the cause. The resignations came after the marital news and place pressure on the firm’s management. The firm’s board stated the departures will not affect ongoing projects. Noem remains governor of South Dakota and is likely to stay in office.