GOP governor and ex DHS chief Kristi Noem announced she is set to divorce spouse Bryon Noem. The announcement trails reports that Bryon Noem was cross-dressing. Noem’s mother said she plans to end the marriage. On July 10, two advisors at NovaRed copper firm stepped down, pointing to Kristi Noem’s DHS record as the reason. The resignations came after the marital news and place pressure on the firm’s leadership. 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.