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