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#homeland-security

2 months ago

Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, affecting 600,000 individuals previously protected from deportation.

fromBoston.com

Trump picks Gov. Kristi Noem to serve as homeland security secretary

Kristi Noem's appointment as homeland security secretary emphasizes Trump's focus on aggressive border security and immigration enforcement.

Information security

fromTheregister

Trump picks border hawk Noem for DHS

Kristi Noem's nomination as Homeland Security Secretary underscores a focus on tough immigration policies and an evolving approach to cybersecurity.

New York City

Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary

President-elect Trump chose Kristi Noem for Homeland Security, emphasizing a strong immigration enforcement agenda.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Homeland Security Secretary, focusing on immigration, customs, and national security issues.

New York City

Homeland Security Begins Immigration Enforcement Operation in New York

Federal immigration agents, under Secretary Kristi Noem, initiated an enforcement operation in New York City targeting unauthorized immigrants with serious criminal charges.

Miami

2 months ago

Trump administration revokes deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, affecting 600,000 individuals previously protected from deportation.

fromBoston.com

Trump picks Gov. Kristi Noem to serve as homeland security secretary

Kristi Noem's appointment as homeland security secretary emphasizes Trump's focus on aggressive border security and immigration enforcement.

Information security

fromTheregister

Trump picks border hawk Noem for DHS

Kristi Noem's nomination as Homeland Security Secretary underscores a focus on tough immigration policies and an evolving approach to cybersecurity.

New York City

Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary

President-elect Trump chose Kristi Noem for Homeland Security, emphasizing a strong immigration enforcement agenda.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary

Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Homeland Security Secretary, focusing on immigration, customs, and national security issues.

Canada news

Exclusive | Second illegal migrant accused in Kristi Noem's purse snatching ID'd, was released into US despite being handed notice of 'expedited removal'

Illegal migrants targeted and stole Homeland Security Secretary's designer handbag worth $3,000 amid controversy over U.S. immigration policies.

13 hours ago

US news

2 suspects are arrested over the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse

A suspect has been arrested for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse while she dined at a restaurant.

2 days ago

Canada news

Exclusive | Second illegal migrant accused in Kristi Noem's purse snatching ID'd, was released into US despite being handed notice of 'expedited removal'

Illegal migrants targeted and stole Homeland Security Secretary's designer handbag worth $3,000 amid controversy over U.S. immigration policies.

13 hours ago

US news

2 suspects are arrested over the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse

A suspect has been arrested for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse while she dined at a restaurant.

Privacy professionals

Homeland Security boss vows to put CISA back 'on mission'

CISA is undergoing significant reforms aimed at refocusing on its core mission and addressing criticisms of overreach.

Privacy professionals

Top homeland security lawmaker calls for cautious cuts to CISA

CISA is facing potential workforce reductions, but leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining critical functions against cybersecurity threats.

16 hours ago

Privacy professionals

'Just wait' to see how CISA reforms play out, DHS head tells cyber community

Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem assured cybersecurity experts that reforms will enhance the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's capabilities despite reported budget cuts.

fromTheregister

15 hours ago

Privacy professionals

Homeland Security boss vows to put CISA back 'on mission'

CISA is undergoing significant reforms aimed at refocusing on its core mission and addressing criticisms of overreach.

Privacy professionals

Top homeland security lawmaker calls for cautious cuts to CISA

CISA is facing potential workforce reductions, but leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining critical functions against cybersecurity threats.

16 hours ago

Privacy professionals

'Just wait' to see how CISA reforms play out, DHS head tells cyber community

Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem assured cybersecurity experts that reforms will enhance the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's capabilities despite reported budget cuts.

more#cybersecurity

#biden-administration

19 hours ago

NYC parents

Exclusive | Homeland Security agents rescue migrant teen sisters from sex traffickers after they arrived in US as unaccompanied minors

Homeland Security rescued two teenage sisters from sex traffickers, illustrating vulnerabilities of migrant children.

Miscellaneous

Wolf Blitzer Confronts DHS Sec Alejandro Mayorkas on Trump Call to Shoot Down Mysterious Drones

Mayorkas reassured that no threats come from the mystery drones, while Trump calls for either transparency or action against them.

NYC parents

19 hours ago

Exclusive | Homeland Security agents rescue migrant teen sisters from sex traffickers after they arrived in US as unaccompanied minors

Homeland Security rescued two teenage sisters from sex traffickers, illustrating vulnerabilities of migrant children.

more#biden-administration

Miscellaneous

Wolf Blitzer Confronts DHS Sec Alejandro Mayorkas on Trump Call to Shoot Down Mysterious Drones

Mayorkas reassured that no threats come from the mystery drones, while Trump calls for either transparency or action against them.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 days ago

Canada news

Wife of US Coast Guard member arrested over expired visa after security check for military housing

Federal immigration authorities arrested a Coast Guardsman's wife during a routine security check due to an expired visa and removal order.

#government-efficiency

3 weeks ago

SF politics

What Agencies Will DOGE Cut Next? FEMA, DHS & ICE, Says CNN

Major cuts are anticipated for the Secret Service and FEMA as part of the Department of Government Efficiency's cost-cutting measures.

SF politics

One great way to improve Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA

TSA's inefficiencies and issues highlight the need for significant reform or abolition of the agency.

Deep concerns are raised about TSA's capability and the extravagant measures needed to bypass long wait times.

3 weeks ago

SF politics

What Agencies Will DOGE Cut Next? FEMA, DHS & ICE, Says CNN

Major cuts are anticipated for the Secret Service and FEMA as part of the Department of Government Efficiency's cost-cutting measures.

more#government-efficiency

SF politics

One great way to improve Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA

TSA's inefficiencies and issues highlight the need for significant reform or abolition of the agency.

Deep concerns are raised about TSA's capability and the extravagant measures needed to bypass long wait times.

#trump-administration

4 weeks ago

US news

CNN's Jake Tapper Challenges Trump Admin to Justify Student Arrests: Not Good Enough!'

Jake Tapper questions the justification for the arrests of foreign students, demanding evidence amidst vague official statements.

SF politics

Trump appoints Fox News host Mark Levin and others to lead 'revamped' Homeland Security Advisory Council

President Trump appointed Mark Levin and others to a revamped Homeland Security Advisory Council to enhance security policies and strategies.

4 weeks ago

US news

CNN's Jake Tapper Challenges Trump Admin to Justify Student Arrests: Not Good Enough!'

Jake Tapper questions the justification for the arrests of foreign students, demanding evidence amidst vague official statements.

more#trump-administration

SF politics

Trump appoints Fox News host Mark Levin and others to lead 'revamped' Homeland Security Advisory Council

President Trump appointed Mark Levin and others to a revamped Homeland Security Advisory Council to enhance security policies and strategies.

#immigration

fromMiami Herald

Miami

Trump picks Homeland Security Investigations' top agent in Miami for White House post

Tony Salisbury appointed deputy Homeland Security Advisor, focusing on immigration and border protection policies.

Miami food

ICE arrests alleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior in South Florida

Cuban man in Miami arrested for allegedly falsifying immigration claims about Communist Party affiliation.

Digital life

Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick?

Gov. Kristi Noem emphasizes strict immigration enforcement as Homeland Security head, focusing on border control and mass deportation.

NYC parents

LA schools block Homeland Security agents from visiting classes - but DHS says they're just doing welfare checks on Biden's lost migrant kids

LA school principals prevented Homeland Security from entering schools, citing concerns over immigration enforcement despite claims of welfare checks for unaccompanied minors.

fromMiami Herald

Miami

Trump picks Homeland Security Investigations' top agent in Miami for White House post

Tony Salisbury appointed deputy Homeland Security Advisor, focusing on immigration and border protection policies.

Miami food

ICE arrests alleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior in South Florida

Cuban man in Miami arrested for allegedly falsifying immigration claims about Communist Party affiliation.

Digital life

Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick?

Gov. Kristi Noem emphasizes strict immigration enforcement as Homeland Security head, focusing on border control and mass deportation.

NYC parents

LA schools block Homeland Security agents from visiting classes - but DHS says they're just doing welfare checks on Biden's lost migrant kids

LA school principals prevented Homeland Security from entering schools, citing concerns over immigration enforcement despite claims of welfare checks for unaccompanied minors.

more#immigration

fromQNS

3 weeks ago

NYC parents

Meng calls on Department of Homeland Security to restore funding for local food pantries - QNS

Rep. Grace Meng urges restoration of funding to NYC food pantries to prevent hunger crises during DHS reviews.

fromenglish.elpais.com

US news

Colombia visit by US Secretary of Homeland Security eases tensions between Trump and Petro

U.S. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Colombia focuses on enhancing cooperative security and biometric data-sharing against crime and human trafficking.

fromThe Local France

France news

US denies French researcher was refused entry for his political views

A French researcher's entry to the U.S. was denied due to possession of confidential nuclear lab information, not political views, officials clarified.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

Fear of war: How Germany needs to step up preparedness DW 03/13/2025

Germany's current state requires enhancing civilian survival skills for better preparedness against potential crises.

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

Are you Real ID compliant for your next flight? Here's the easiest way to find out as the enforcement deadline nears

Travelers will need Real ID-compliant identification by May 7, 2025, to board flights in the U.S.

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.

Miscellaneous

fromFast Company

Are you Real ID compliant for your next flight? Here's the easiest way to find out as the enforcement deadline nears

Travelers will need Real ID-compliant identification by May 7, 2025, to board flights in the U.S.

With Trump terminating TPS for thousands of Venezuelans, who's most at risk for deportation?

The revocation of TPS for Venezuelans in the U.S. exposes over 300,000 individuals to potential deportation.

National Football League

fromESPN.com

2 months ago

NFL vows Superdome 'safest place' on SB Sunday

The NFL and DHS have implemented extensive security measures to ensure safety at Super Bowl LIX in response to recent security threats.

New York City

Exclusive | Homeland Security busts 5 'career criminals' on first day of NYC raids as Trump revs up immigration crackdown

Homeland Security's crackdown in NYC arrested dangerous illegal immigrant criminals with serious offenses.

Five individuals involved in alarming crimes, including murder and sexual assault, were taken into custody during the raids.

Miami

fromMiami Herald

Migrant-smuggling operation is stopped in Coral Gables, police say

Police discovered 21 Chinese migrants in a U-Haul, believed to have arrived by boat in Coral Gables after a reported abduction.

#data-privacy

Artificial intelligence

Homeland Security Department to Release New A.I. Guidance

Critical infrastructure companies must implement strong AI governance and privacy practices according to new guidance from homeland security.

Artificial intelligence

Mayorkas unveils new chatbot for Homeland Security staff

DHSChat aims to enhance information access for DHS employees using generative AI while prioritizing data privacy and security measures.

Artificial intelligence

Homeland Security Department to Release New A.I. Guidance

Critical infrastructure companies must implement strong AI governance and privacy practices according to new guidance from homeland security.

Artificial intelligence

Mayorkas unveils new chatbot for Homeland Security staff

DHSChat aims to enhance information access for DHS employees using generative AI while prioritizing data privacy and security measures.

US news

As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much

Drones over New Jersey prompt public concern and questions about their origin; federal authorities ensure they pose no security threat.

Miscellaneous

Schumer Demands Homeland Security Deploy Special Drone-Detection Tech' Over Mystery NJ Sightings: I'm Pushing For Answers'

Schumer calls for special drone-detection technology in NY and NJ amid increasing drone sightings.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Drones over US: Pentagon shoots down Iran 'mothership' claim amid NJ drone mystery

The Pentagon dismissed claims of an Iranian mothership linked to mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, indicating a lack of credible threats.

Miscellaneous

Sunday snapshot: Drone debate rolls on following arrests

DHS Secretary Mayorkas assured that Americans will be informed if drones are found to pose a threat or have foreign involvement.

Miscellaneous

Alejandro Mayorkas insists NJ drones are no big deal - there's ZERO reason to believe him

Mayorkas downplayed drone sightings in New Jersey, asserting no foreign involvement and attributing the uptick to relaxed FAA rules, eliciting public skepticism.

US news

As drone sightings spread across East Coast, federal officials still don't know much

Drones over New Jersey prompt public concern and questions about their origin; federal authorities ensure they pose no security threat.

Miscellaneous

Schumer Demands Homeland Security Deploy Special Drone-Detection Tech' Over Mystery NJ Sightings: I'm Pushing For Answers'

Schumer calls for special drone-detection technology in NY and NJ amid increasing drone sightings.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Drones over US: Pentagon shoots down Iran 'mothership' claim amid NJ drone mystery

The Pentagon dismissed claims of an Iranian mothership linked to mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, indicating a lack of credible threats.

Miscellaneous

Sunday snapshot: Drone debate rolls on following arrests

DHS Secretary Mayorkas assured that Americans will be informed if drones are found to pose a threat or have foreign involvement.

Miscellaneous

Alejandro Mayorkas insists NJ drones are no big deal - there's ZERO reason to believe him

Mayorkas downplayed drone sightings in New Jersey, asserting no foreign involvement and attributing the uptick to relaxed FAA rules, eliciting public skepticism.

more#drones

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

Mayorkas says no known foreign involvement in mass drone sightings

Federal authorities found no foreign involvement in drone sightings but acknowledged rising public anxiety.

Enhanced capabilities are being sought to address concerns over drone activity.

#assassination-attempt

Mayorkas names panel to conduct review of Trump assassination attempt

An independent panel of experts, including former high-ranking officials, is appointed by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Left-wing politics

Maher Tells Buttigieg It Looks Bad' Biden Hasn't Fired Anyone Over Trump Shooting: We'll Look Into It If We Have Time'?

Bill Maher questioned Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about Secret Service failings regarding the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump.

Mayorkas names panel to conduct review of Trump assassination attempt