Department of Homeland Security
The latest on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Founded in 2003 under President George W. Bush in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the agency is tasked for ensuring public security. It is one of the largest government agencies.
Arizona Will Declare Invasion in January; Texas Should Today
It is beyond dispute that the situation at the southern border is a crisis of monumental proportions.
Secret Service Texts: Five Key Questions About Alleged Cover-Up
Two senior Democrats have suggested the DHS inspector general may have "secretly abandoned efforts" to collect Secret Service texts from January 6.
Republicans Mock Biden After Filling Gaps in Trump's Border Wall Approved
"Remember when Biden attacked Trump over the wall? Walls work!" Ryan Fournier, founder of Students for Trump, tweeted.
Secret Service Has 'Enormous' Power to Protect Agency During Scandal
"Like any big organization, what's known to the public is what the organization feels comfortable telling the public," author Jeffrey Robinson said.
FBI Needs to Investigate Secret Service Over Text Messages: Glenn Kirschner
The former federal prosecutor said the Secret Service should welcome a "a full, aggressive FBI investigation" if they did nothing wrong.
'Heads Need To Roll': Calls for Secret Service Probe Over Missing Texts
Presidential historian Michael Beschloss said it was "vital" to know if the Secret Service has been "dangerously compromised."
Secret Service Probed for 'Unauthorized Deletion' of Jan. 6 Texts: Report
The National Archives directed the agency to provide a report on the text messages within 30 days.
Joe Biden Urged to Abolish ICE as Agency Reportedly Runs Out of Money
The agency will reportedly run out of money before October unless the Department of Homeland Security is able to pull funds for other programs.
Secret Service Denies Deleting Text Messages, Blames Phone Reset
The Secret Service's head of communications said the DHS inspector general's claims about the texts were "categorically false."
Russian Journalist Arrested Crossing Mexican Border, Asks U.S. for Asylum
Pyotr Koronayev is just one of a number of Russian journalists who have fled Russia after they spoke out against the war in Ukraine.
Texas Mayor Warns of National Consequences from Worsening Border Situation
"Ultimately, it's going to impact all of us," Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz told Newsweek.
Biden's Deadly Border Crisis
The heartbreaking news from Texas is the bloodiest instance of human trafficking on the U.S.-Mexico border in modern history.
Drone Footage Shows Hundreds of Migrants Crossing Border Into Texas
Nearly 500 illegal migrants allegedly passed from Mexico into the U.S. as Texas officials called the border crossings an "invasion."
Illegal Migrants Don't Just Enter at the U.S. Southern Border
Congress must take the lead—on both prevention and enforcement.
Uvalde Conspiracy Theories Online May Trigger Copycats, DHS Warns
The Department of Homeland Security said the United States "remains in a heightened threat environment."
Police Response to Uvalde Shooting 'Failure': Ex-Counterterrorism Chief
"We had people potentially die while law enforcement was on scene," John Cohen said Sunday about the mass shooting that killed 21 people this week.
Conservatives Revel in Collapse of Joe Biden's Disinformation Board
Representatives John Katko and Mike Turner described the Disinformation Governance Board as an "Orwellian entity."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses Biden Official of Leaking SCOTUS Murder Plot
"HOW does the press know about this terrorist plot to burn down the Supreme Court and murder Justices?" Greene tweeted Wednesday
Supreme Court Justices Threatened With Murder if Roe Overturned, DHS Warns
The DHS said that it is committed to working to "prevent all forms of violence, and to support law enforcement efforts to keep our communities safe."
U.S. Needs New 'Manhattan Project' to Avoid Cyber Catastrophe
Without dramatic action, a cyber catastrophe is nearly inevitable—whether it happens now or in the future.
Biden's Disinformation Board is a Gift to Republicans
If you worked really hard, you might be able to come up with an idea as unappealing as a government disinformation board.
How Not To Counter Disinformation
At some point, Washington will indeed need to stand up a serious, transparent and bipartisan effort to counter the phenomenon. It's already clear, though, that the Biden administration's new board isn't it.
GOP Senator Asks if Biden's 'Ministry of Truth' Will Probe Lewinsky Scandal
The homeland security secretary responded that "the department's responsibility is to address this information that threatens the security of the homeland."
Trump Legacy Project: Jen Psaki Clarifies Origin, Purpose of Disinfo Board
Psaki said that the controversial new Disinformation Governance Board was the "continuation" of a project started by former President Donald Trump.
Gabbard Links 'Ministry of Truth' to Obama Speech, Calls Biden 'Front Man'
Obama said "social media censors 'don't go far enough'" and "six days later, Homeland Security rolls out the 'Ministry of Truth,'" she tweeted Sunday.
Joe Biden's Disinformation Board Likened to Orwell's 'Ministry of Truth'
The president's recently created bureau has been compared to a department from George Orwell's dystopian classic "1984."
Who Is Nina Jankowicz? Head of Joe Biden's Disinformation Governance Board
Jankowicz has advised the government of Ukraine on strategic communications and written about fake news.
Destroying Immigration Laws Isn't the Way to Help Ukrainian Refugees
Granting temporary refuge to people whose country was invaded by a malevolent, expansionist neighbor is the right thing to do—but it must be done lawfully.
U.S. Citizens Can Now Sign up Online to Help Ukrainian Refugees
U.S. sponsors must pass background checks and prove they have sufficient financial resources to "receive, maintain, and support" the Ukrainians they pledge to help.
ICE Detainees Living in Cells With Non-Functioning Toilets, Sinks: Report
A new report from Homeland Security's Office of the Inspector General recommends the "immediate relocation" of all detainees at a New Mexico facility.
