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House Homeland Security Eyes Mid‑December 'Worldwide Threats' Hearing with Noem

The House Homeland Security Committee’s annual "worldwide threats" hearing, delayed by scheduling conflicts, is now expected to take place in mid‑December with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem likely to appear. Chairman Andrew Garbarino had previously planned to include FBI Director Kash Patel and counterterrorism chief Joe Kent, but the hearing was postponed in October. If held, the agenda is expected to emphasize immigration enforcement and, potentially, FBI investigations into allegations that some Democrats urged security personnel to ignore unlawful orders. The committee did not reply to requests for comment.

03:42 PM, 11/26/2025Security
House Homeland Security Eyes Mid‑December 'Worldwide Threats' Hearing with Noem

The House Homeland Security Committee’s annual "worldwide threats" hearing — a regular forum for lawmakers to review national security risks — appears set for mid‑December, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expected to testify, according to sources.

The hearing, which normally takes place each year, was delayed this cycle after months of scheduling conflicts. Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R‑N.Y.) had said in September that the panel planned to include FBI Director Kash Patel and counterterrorism chief Joe Kent, but that session was postponed in October.

What to expect

If the committee finalizes a December date, lawmakers are likely to focus on immigration enforcement, a recurring priority for the panel. If FBI Director Kash Patel is included on the witness list, members may also press for updates on probes involving Democrats who are alleged to have encouraged national security personnel to ignore unlawful orders.

The committee did not respond to a request for comment.

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