Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, on Thursday referred to the attack on two National Guard troops in Washington, DC, as an “unfortunate accident,” drawing condemnation from Republicans. “You think that was an unfortunate accident?” interjected Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was testifying before the panel. “It was a terrorist attack. He shot our National Guardsman in the head.” Rep. Thompson then amended his comment to call it an “u

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, on Thursday sharply criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, accusing her of elevating her personal interests above the department, violating federal law and undermining national security. The Democrat alleged that Secretary Noem awarded contracts to friends, ignored court orders, deported individuals without due process, obstructed congressional oversight and “terrorized” American citizens. “You canno