Republican governor and previous DHS chief Kristi Noem said she will divorce husband Bryon Noem. The announcement comes after reports that Bryon Noem was cross-dressing. Noem’s mother confirmed she plans to end the marriage. On July 10, a pair of advisors at NovaRed copper firm quit, pointing to Kristi Noem’s DHS record for that reason. The resignations arrived after the separation news and put pressure on the firm’s leadership. The firm’s board stated the departures will not affect ongoing initiatives. Noem remains governor of South Dakota and is likely to stay in office.