Republican governor and ex 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 stated she plans to end the marriage. On July 10, a pair of advisors at NovaRed metal firm resigned, citing Kristi Noem’s DHS record as the cause. The resignations arrived after the separation news and put pressure on the firm’s executive team. The firm’s board said the departures will not affect ongoing operations. Noem remains governor of South Dakota and is likely to stay in office.