GOP governor and previous DHS chief Kristi Noem said she will divorce husband Bryon Noem. The announcement trails 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 stepped down, blaming Kristi Noem’s DHS record as the cause. The resignations arrived after the divorce news and put 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.