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New York Postpolitics33 min ago
CBP Seizes 83 Pounds of Cocaine from Two Vehicles at Texas Bridges
Officers recovered 83.33 pounds of cocaine from two vehicles at Roma International Bridge and Gateway International Bridge on June 26. The Department of Homeland Security reported record drug seizures through May 2026.
Fox Newsworld3 hrs ago
ICE Arrests Non-Citizens with Prior Murder and Sex-Crime Convictions over Holiday Weekend
Federal authorities conducted arrests of illegal immigrants with prior convictions for murder, burglary, and child sex crimes across the United States during the Independence Day weekend. The Department of Homeland Security announced the operations on Monday.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Supreme Court Allows End to TPS for Haitian Nationals While Upholding Executive Authority
The ruling permits the Department of Homeland Security to terminate temporary protected status. Florida Rep. Carlos Giménez called the move a mistake given conditions in Haiti.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
White House Designates Western Hemisphere Homeland Security Zone
@SCMPNews reported that the US in December labeled the western hemisphere an American Homeland Security Zone. Beijing responded days later with its third policy paper on Latin America.
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msnbc.compolitics3 days ago
DHS Report Details Secret Service Lapses at 2024 Trump Rally
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a 64-page report Thursday outlining multiple security lapses by the Secret Service during the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The document identified gaps in rad…
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nypost.compolitics3 days ago
DHS Report Details Secret Service Failures at 2024 Butler Rally
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report released July 2 outlines communication breakdowns and other lapses by the Secret Service at the July 13, 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 64-page document describes how local warnings about Thomas Crooks never reac…
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
DHS Report Details Secret Service and Local Coordination Failures at 2024 Butler Rally
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a 64-page report on July 2, 2026, outlining multiple security failures during the July 13, 2024, rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The document describes missed radio transmissions, drone detection issues, and…
Los Angeles Timespolitics4 days ago
Federal judges block parts of Trump administration election directives
Two federal judges ruled this month that the Department of Homeland Security and Postal Service lack authority to alter voter eligibility checks and mail-ballot delivery. The rulings addressed an executive order and database project aimed at tightening federal oversight of state…
TechCrunchworld4 days ago
DHS Probes Cyberattack on Intelligence-Sharing Platform
Federal officials are investigating a breach of the Homeland Security Information Network that occurred in late May and early June. The unclassified system is used by government agencies to coordinate responses to major events.
usatoday.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. officials report arrests of more than 1,900 noncitizens labeled known terrorists
Homeland Security officials stated that more than 1,900 noncitizens inside the United States who entered during the prior administration have been arrested. The same officials said the individuals were already known as terrorists before entry and are distinct from those on the te…
forbes.comworld5 days ago
Federal agents visit Rochester home and hotel over email to ICE official
Homeland Security Investigations agents contacted a Rochester man at his residence and later at an airport hotel roughly five months after he sent an email to then-acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. Agents told the man the message could constitute an illegal threat.
washingtonpost.comsports6 days ago
U.S. Homeland Security Chief Says He Danced After Iran's World Cup Exit
The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said he celebrated Iran's elimination from the 2026 World Cup and described strict visa limits placed on the team. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi said the restrictions and political backdrop reduced their pr…
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cnbc.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Lets DHS End Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian Nationals, Overturning Lower-Court Blocks
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Department of Homeland Security can end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals. The decision affects roughly 336,000 to 356,100 people and overturns prior lower-court blocks.
cnet.comworld8 days ago
U.S. Offers Plane Ticket and $2,100 for TPS Holders to Self-Deport
The Department of Homeland Security will provide a plane ticket and $2,100 to migrants holding Temporary Protected Status who choose to leave the United States. The offer follows a Supreme Court ruling that permits ending protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria.
abcnews.go.comworld9 days ago
Supreme Court Issues Statement on Justices' Exchange Over TPS Ruling
The Supreme Court released a statement clarifying a misunderstanding between two justices after a 6-3 decision on temporary protected status. The ruling permits the Department of Homeland Security to end protections for roughly 356,000 migrants from Haiti and Syria.
Usa Todaypolitics10 days ago
Supreme Court Ends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants
The Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security can terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian nationals. The decision affects roughly 356,000 people and sets a precedent for ending the program for other nationalities.
thenation.comworld10 days ago
House Democrats seek list of canceled DHS contracts from prior administration
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee have written to the department demanding a full accounting of contracts canceled or modified after the transition. The letter cites concerns over propriety, value, and compliance with prior spending decisions.
thehindu.compolitics11 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Scolds Representative DeLauro at Appropriations Hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Representative Rosa DeLauro she should be put in her place during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on Thursday. The exchange occurred after DeLauro raised concerns about the Trump administration's i…
gamereactor.eupolitics11 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary scheduled to testify before House oversight panel
The secretary is set to appear at 10 a.m. before the House committee that reviews Department of Homeland Security operations. The appearance follows a Senate hearing earlier this month.
Washington Examinerpolitics12 days ago
Postmaster general to testify before Senate committee on Postal Service finances
Postmaster General David Steiner is scheduled to appear before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will examine reforms to the Postal Service's business model ahead of potential insolvency.
theiranproject.comsports12 days ago
U.S. Shortens Travel Window for Iran's World Cup Team
The Department of Homeland Security reduced the advance notice required for Iran's national soccer team to travel to its next World Cup match. The adjustment applies only to the Iran-Egypt fixture and leaves other security and visa rules unchanged.
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manilatimes.netpolitics12 days ago
Senator Subpoenas Former Health Official to Testify on Pandemic Origins
A Republican senator issued a subpoena requiring former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci to appear before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in July. The subpoena follows earlier negotiations over documents and testimony.
Fox Newspolitics13 days ago
DHS Requests New York Officials Honor Detainer for Convicted Migrant
The Department of Homeland Security called on New York state and city officials to honor an immigration detainer for a Mexican national sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a corpse on the subway. Officials said the man entered the United States illegally five times be…
washingtonpost.compolitics12 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Lifts Block on Nationwide Expedited Removals
A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday overturned a lower-court order and permitted the Department of Homeland Security to apply expedited removal to non-citizens anywhere in the United States. The 2-1 decision lifts a nationw…
Nbc Newssports13 days ago
U.S. Expands Iran Soccer Team’s Allowed Time in Seattle to Two Days Before World Cup Match
The Department of Homeland Security adjusted entry rules for Iran’s national team ahead of its June 26 game in Seattle. The team may now arrive two days prior but must depart the same evening.
Washington Examinerpolitics13 days ago
Senate Panel Issues Subpoena to Fauci After He Withdraws from Voluntary Testimony
Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul issued a subpoena requiring Dr. Anthony Fauci to testify next month. Fauci had previously agreed to appear voluntarily but notified the committee last week that he would not attend.
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U.S. Allows Iran World Cup Team to Enter Two Days Early but Requires Departure After Seattle Match
The Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran's squad to enter the United States two days before its Friday match in Seattle. The team must depart immediately after the game and will travel from its base camp in Tijuana on Wednesday.
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nypost.compolitics13 days ago
ICE arrests dual citizen after Chicago police charged her in 2024 shooting that killed three
Giovanna Mercedes Moreno Occhipinti, 32, was taken into federal custody in May 2025 after Chicago police released her without notifying immigration authorities following a December 2024 mass shooting. New York Post reported the details from Department of Homeland Security stateme…
msnbc.compolitics13 days ago
DHS Requires Paper Ballots and Voter Database Checks for Homeland Security Grants
The Department of Homeland Security updated guidelines for grants exceeding $1 billion this year. States must phase out some electronic voting systems, conduct manual audits, and cross-check voter rolls against a federal database to receive full funding or risk losing 20 percent.
Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
DHS Honors Fathers Whose Children Were Killed in Crimes Linked to Illegal Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security marked Father's Day by sharing the stories of three fathers whose children were killed or injured in incidents involving illegal immigrants. The recognition was issued through the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office.
theyeshivaworld.comtechnology17 days ago
DHS Document Details Plans to Give Local Police ICE Facial Recognition App
A Department of Homeland Security privacy analysis describes a mobile app that lets local police scan faces and compare them to federal records. The tool stores images for 15 years and supports immigration enforcement under the 287(g) program.
winnipegfreepress.comworld18 days ago
Homeland Security Scales Back Plan for Warehouse Detention Centers
The Department of Homeland Security is reducing its pursuit of a plan to convert empty warehouses into immigration detention centers. The shift follows earlier reports of the proposal and internal review.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics18 days ago
Jamaica Signs Deal to Accept Up to 25 Third-Country Deportees Every Two Weeks, Details and Pay Still Undecided
Jamaica has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to accept third-country nationals for transit. The agreement is still under negotiation on housing and compensation.
theyeshivaworld.comtechnology19 days ago
White House App to Be Installed Automatically on Homeland Security Devices
The Department of Homeland Security will automatically install the White House app on staff work phones. An email notice went out to personnel on June 16 describing the app as a way to access official communications.
The Hillpolitics22 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary says ICE would deploy at midterms only if threat arises
The secretary stated on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would appear at polling places solely in response to a security threat. He added that any deployment would require coordination with local law enforcement and would not involve voter identification dut…
foxnews.compolitics23 days ago
ICE Agents Obtained Voter Files From Two Counties in Texas and North Carolina
Homeland Security Investigations requested and received voter registration data from election offices in Webb County, Texas, and Forsyth County, North Carolina. The requests began last November and continued through May.
Washington Examinerpolitics24 days ago
Judge Orders DHS to Restart Immigration Processing After Pausing It Following Attack on National Guard
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ruled that the Department of Homeland Security must immediately restart immigration processing paused after a shooting incident. The order follows plaintiffs' return to court claiming DHS had not complied with a prior vacatur.
gamereactor.eupolitics24 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary threatens prosecution of court staff who aid immigration arrests evasion
Two former Utah court clerks face federal charges after allegedly helping individuals leave a courthouse to avoid immigration officers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the administration will pursue similar cases.
foxnews.compolitics24 days ago
Officials Say 146,000 Missing Migrant Children Located
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said 146,000 children reported missing under the prior administration have been found. Nearly 300,000 remain unaccounted for.
france24.compolitics25 days ago
Officials to discuss efforts on unaccompanied migrant children
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will hold a press conference Thursday morning on administration actions regarding unaccompanied migrant children. The briefing follows the signing of legislation funding immigratio…
sports26 days ago
Iran Soccer Team Cleared for U.S. Entry Ahead of World Cup Matches
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Iran's national soccer team will be allowed to enter the United States the day before each of its three World Cup matches. The team held a training session in Tijuana, Mexico, and greeted fans there.
The Vergepolitics26 days ago
Congress Approves $70 Billion for DHS Over Three Years
The House passed a reconciliation bill 214-212 on Tuesday that provides the Department of Homeland Security with $70 billion through 2029. The Senate had approved the measure 52-47 the previous Friday. No Democrats supported the legislation.
cnbc.compolitics26 days agoUpdated
House Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill in 214-212 Vote
The House approved the Secure America Act on Tuesday, sending the measure to President Trump. The legislation funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Homeland Security through September 2029.
Fox Newspolitics27 days ago
DHS directs ICE to deport noncitizens who vote in U.S. elections
The Department of Homeland Security issued a directive instructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove noncitizens who cast ballots illegally. The order cites the Immigration and Nationality Act and follows an earlier policy update by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Se…
Fox Newspolitics27 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin Weighs Pulling CBP Officers From Sanctuary City Airports
Republican senators expressed support for a proposal to remove Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The plan remains under consideration despite opposition from some officials.
Fox Newspolitics30 days ago
Commissary revenue tripled at Newark ICE facility during reported hunger strike period
Department of Homeland Security data showed commissary sales at Delaney Hall rose from $11,498 to more than $30,000 per week even as the detainee population fell 14 percent. Officials said the figures contradict claims that detainees were refusing food.
Washington Examinerpolitics30 days ago
DHS Launches Multiagency Security Operation for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security has begun a coordinated federal effort to secure matches across 11 U.S. host cities. The operation covers counterterrorism, emergency response, border screening, and criminal investigations but excludes immigration enforcement at venues.
planet.debian.orgpolitics32 days ago
DHS Proposes Stricter Work Permit Rules for Parole, Deferred Status and Deportation Cases to Protect U.S. Workers
The Department of Homeland Security issued a draft rule that would limit eligibility, shorten validity periods, and add E-Verify requirements for certain employment authorization documents.
foxnews.compolitics32 days ago
Senate Begins Vote-a-Rama on DHS Immigration Funding and DOJ Compensation Fund
Republicans will use budget reconciliation to advance funding for Department of Homeland Security immigration agencies after earlier delays tied to a proposed Justice Department fund.
9to5mac.comworld32 days ago
DHS Report Details Use-of-Force Violations at Louisiana Immigration Facility
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found prohibited chokehold use and a pen-stabbing incident at the Winn Correctional Center. Inspectors also documented leaking infrastructure, record-keeping errors, and limited legal-research privacy.
realitytea.compolitics32 days agoSourced
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Strengthen Customs Enforcement
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice to improve detection and interdiction of unlawful and dangerous imports. The directive requires new operational plans within 60 days and…
The Hillpolitics33 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary Reviewing Contracts Signed by Predecessor
The secretary told a House panel that some contracts from the prior administration are under review. A list of canceled contracts will be provided to lawmakers.
The Hillpolitics33 days ago
Senate Passes $72B Immigration Enforcement Bill via Reconciliation
Senate Republicans plan to move a $72 billion package funding Department of Homeland Security immigration agencies through budget reconciliation as soon as Wednesday after Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department will not proceed with the anti-weaponizatio…
Newsweekscience33 days ago
Senate Hearing Debates $100k H-1B Fee as Most Applicants Pay for 15-Day Processing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified Tuesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the Department of Homeland Security budget for fiscal year 2027. Senator Susan Collins questioned the fee's effect on healthcare staffing in underserved areas.
nbcnews.comfinance35 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences in Officer Program
The Department of Homeland Security terminated racial eligibility requirements in the Coast Guard's College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative on May 28. The change applies to college juniors and seniors seeking to commission as officers.
Bloombergworld36 days ago
Homeland Security Says Skilled Green-Card Applicants Unaffected by New Policy
The Department of Homeland Security stated that highly qualified and skilled green-card applicants will see no noticeable impact from a policy announced last week. The agency provided the clarification after the policy drew attention.
realitytea.comworld37 days ago
Wife of Detainee and Attorneys Dispute DHS Account of Conditions and Hunger Strike at New Jersey ICE Facility
Gabriela Soto and her attorneys responded to a Department of Homeland Security statement that downplayed a hunger strike and poor conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE facility in New Jersey, where Soto’s husband was detained.
Fox Newspolitics37 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Ends Race-Based Preferences in College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that the Coast Guard will no longer consider race in its College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative. Officials cited constitutional requirements and a focus on merit.
fortune.comfinance37 days ago
DHS Considers Reducing Customs Staff at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he is considering cuts to customs agents at airports in cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Airlines for America warned the change would disrupt international flights and cargo operations.
upi.compolitics38 days ago
DHS Extends TPS for 11,000 Lebanese Nationals for Six Months Through November 2026
The Department of Homeland Security automatically extended Temporary Protected Status for Lebanese nationals after missing a statutory deadline. The six-month extension runs through November 27, 2026.