Republican governor and ex DHS chief Kristi Noem said she will terminate her marriage with husband Bryon Noem. The announcement follows 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 resigned, pointing to Kristi Noem’s DHS record as the cause. The resignations arrived after the divorce news and put pressure on the firm’s management. The firm’s board said the departures will not affect ongoing operations. Noem remains governor of South Dakota and looks set to stay in office.