Homeland security
Cruz and Hawley Could be Put on No-Fly List—House Homeland Security Chair
The Republican senators have faced calls to resign following the deadly riot at the Capitol on January 6.
House Committee Chair Calls for Capitol Rioters to Be Put on No-Fly List
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued a statement Thursday calling for the "violent perpetrators involved in the domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol" to be added to the federal no-fly list.
Officials Preparing for Migration Surge at U.S.-Mexico Border: Congressman
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) said he had been briefed by Homeland Security officials about their preparations for higher numbers of people arriving at the border from Central America.
Pelosi, Warren, Other Dems Hail Judge's Decision on DACA
Many Democratic politicians tweeted their support for the New York judge's DACA ruling on reinstating the program.
Website Offering Ballot Information Reported to Homeland Security
Kim Wyman, Washington's secretary of state has issued a warning against a website that gives "categorically wrong" information about ballots and has reported it to Homeland security.
Feds Have Arrested Nearly 100 People in Portland, DHS Chief Says
DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said as many as 245 federal officers have been injured in connection with Portland unrest.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Posting Details About Federal Agents Online
Robert Bernard Hickey, 44, was arrested by agents from Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday, U.S. Attorney Billy Williams' office announced on Monday.
Homeland Security's Mission Is to Defend America, Not a Partisan Agenda
As former DHS officials, we know something is fundamentally wrong when we see officers clashing with protesters in Portland, Oregon. This nation is facing so many more important threats.
Leaked Document: SWAT Teams, Sniper-trained Units Sent to D.C. Amid Protest
Elite SWAT teams and sniper-trained units were among at least a dozen federal agencies set to D.C. amid protests over the past week, according to a Homeland Security document.
Some Mexican Cartels Have Begun Human Trafficking as Drug Operations Are Disrupted
Organized crime groups that previously focused on tapping into oil pipelines to steal oil, or on drug smuggling are branching out into human trafficking.
Homeland Security Sec. Criticized for Asking Twitter for Coronavirus Info
Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli came under fire Monday for asking Twitter for alternate sources for information after having trouble accessing Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus map.
Who is Chad Wolf? Trump Names New Acting DHS Secretary
Wolf will become the fifth person to serve in the role since the beginning of the Trump presidency.
DHS Chief Denies Border Wall Is Distracting Agency From Disaster Response
"We have a multi-mission focus always at the Department of Homeland Security," said secretary Kevin McAleenan.
DHS' McAleenan Makes Plea For Money, Dismisses 'Unsubstantiated' AOC Claims
Acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan pleaded for more funding at the border, but Michigan congresswoman Rashida Tlaib called it a "broken" system.
Trump's Likely USCIS Pick Spells 'End Of Legal Immigration' Says Union Head
"It has become clear that the goal of this Administration is to end immigration all together," the union head said.
Dept. of Homeland Security is like 'Car Driving Off Cliff' says House Dem.
"The chaotic state of the Department of Homeland Security is so troubling," remarked New York Congresswoman and Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey to McAleenan. "It seems like the car is driving off the cliff with no one to take the wheel. Although, I guess, Mr. Secretary, you are now the driver. Congratulations."
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Ex–DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the former homeland security secretary for her role in the president's "zero tolerance" immigration policy, which led to family separations at the border.
FEMA Released Personal Information of Survivors
Information released to housing contractors included their bank's name, transit and account numbers, and other important personal data.
Detained Child Migrants Claim Sexual Abuse
"These documents detail an environment of systemic sexual assaults by staff on unaccompanied children," said Representative Ted Deutch.
DHS Secretary Denies Claim She Refused to Testify
"I have never refused to testify before the Committee," Nielsen said in a letter dated Wednesday. "I look forward to sitting down with you in the near future. We have much to discuss."
DHS Accused of Operating Fake University
The University of Farmington was allegedly operated by Homeland Security for visa fraud and harboring immigrants for profit.
Couple Involved in Child Porn Arrested for Bestiality
Video footage of the couple engaged in sex acts with a family pet were found during a child pornography investigation.
DHS Gov Watchdog to Investigate Child Migrant's Death
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and the Trump administration said, "This family chose to cross illegally."
Dems Want DHS Sec to Resign, Push for House Probe
On the heels of a government watchdog report detailing the administration's failed child separation practice, Democrats said they would push for a full investigation if they win control of the House.
Racism 'Rife' at Homeland Security Office: Report
"I don't want them to be able to whitewash it," he said. "I want them to have to come out and explain why these things are happening."
Trump to Allow Permanent Detainment of Migrant Minors
"This is an astonishing new low in one of our nation's darkest hours. And Republicans in Congress refuse to do anything about it," said Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez.
Can Russian Hackers Cause U.S. Electricity Blackouts?
According to the DHS, the culprits work for a Russian hacking unit known as Energetic Bear.
DHS Extends Immigration Protection for Yemenis
The DHS announcement seems to be in contrast to the Trump administration's controversial travel ban, which lists Yemen as one of seven countries whose people it prevents from traveling to the U.S.
Top ICE Agents Call for Homeland Security to Abolish It
As the fight to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gains ground, 19 high-profile ICE agents and leaders have signed a letter asking Homeland Security head Kirstjen Nielsen to eliminate the agency.
146 Undocumented Immigrants Arrested During ICE Raid
An ICE spokesperson told Newsweek that the operation was the largest workplace raid in the region in "at least a decade."