Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, age 53, was taken to a Washington, D.C., hospital by ambulance on Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction, according to a spokeswoman. She is alert and recovering,

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was released from the hospital late Tuesday after being transported by ambulance for emergency care due to an allergic reaction, the Washington Examiner has learned.

Secretary Kristi Noem felt unwell and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Secret Service vehicles accompanied the ambulance as a safety measure.