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fromSFGATE
2 days ago
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Calif. law enforcement responds to 'heightened risk' of Iran drone strikes

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fromMail Online
8 hours ago

How Iran drone 'plot' in California is a 'wake-up call' for Americans

Iranian kamikaze drones pose a significant threat to US defenses due to their low cost, slow speed, and ability to evade radar systems designed for traditional high-speed missiles.
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fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Calif. law enforcement responds to 'heightened risk' of Iran drone strikes

Bay Area law enforcement agencies are coordinating with federal authorities following an FBI alert about an unverified Iranian drone threat potentially targeting California.
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fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Dublin Teachers Strike Ends

Multiple Bay Area incidents and policy disputes emerge, including gubernatorial candidate concerns over Iranian drone threats, Dublin teachers' strike resolution, San Francisco public defender contempt charges, stabbing incident, beach party warning, and TSA worker absences during government shutdown.
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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Iran May Be Seeking to Strike California With Drone, According to FBI Warning

The FBI warned California law enforcement in February 2026 that Iran may seek to launch drone strikes from Pacific vessels against unspecified California targets in retaliation for US military strikes against Iran.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

FBI warns Iran could attack California with drones, reports say

Federal authorities warned California law enforcement that Iran may conduct drone attacks from vessels off the U.S. West Coast in retaliation for American military strikes.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

BREAKING: The FBI Is Worried About Iranian Drone Attacks on West Coast

The FBI warned California police that Iran may launch drone attacks on the U.S. west coast in retaliation for American strikes against Iran.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
#government-shutdown
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fromABC7 Chicago
5 days ago

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

A government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security caused multi-hour security delays at Houston and New Orleans airports, with travelers advised to arrive 4-5 hours early for flights.
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fromPoynter
5 days ago

Markwayne Mullin talked about the smell of war on Fox News. His record shows no military service - Poynter

Senator Markwayne Mullin faced criticism for describing war experiences despite having no military service, later clarifying he performed special assignments outside the Department of Defense.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump White House Reportedly Blocking Intelligence Report Warning of Homeland Security Threats in Midst of Iran War

The Trump White House allegedly blocked a joint intelligence report warning Americans about elevated terrorist threats linked to Iran conflict, according to The Daily Mail.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Senator Who Cost Kristi Noem Her Job

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired after testifying that Trump approved an expensive DHS marketing campaign, angering the president when Senator Kennedy revealed this during a hearing.
#immigration-enforcement
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert a shutdown

#kristi-noem
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
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Trump Dumps Kristi Noem In The Middle Of Her Speech, Which Is Objectively Very Funny - Above the Law

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Insists Kristi Noem Is Taking Heat Because She Is a Woman'

President Trump defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, calling criticisms sexist amid intense scrutiny over immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

She Should Be Out of a Job': GOP Senator Calls for Amateurish' Kristi Noem's Ouster

Sen. Thom Tillis demanded Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's removal, calling her handling of the Alex Pretti shooting and related statements incompetent and politically damaging.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Team Noem Fires Back at White House, Suggests Trump Lied About Ad Campaign

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's allies dispute Trump's claims about the ad campaign, asserting the White House approved the $220 million initiative, while administration officials blame her removal on self-inflicted leadership failures.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Trump Dumps Kristi Noem In The Middle Of Her Speech, Which Is Objectively Very Funny - Above the Law

Kristi Noem was removed as Homeland Security Secretary and reassigned to a ceremonial position after poor congressional testimony, despite Trump avoiding direct firing language.
#cabinet-nomination
fromAxios
1 week ago
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What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

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fromAxios
1 week ago

What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

Trump nominates Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS

President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Kristi Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

Meet Markwayne Mullin, the new multimillionaire head of DHS, who owns a cattle ranch in Oklahoma | Fortune

President Trump replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma amid ICE immigration crackdown disputes.
#cabinet-changes
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
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Yes, Trump's Homeland Security Pick Tried to Start a Literal Fight at a Senate Hearing. But There's So Much More.

fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
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Yes, Trump's Homeland Security Pick Tried to Start a Literal Fight at a Senate Hearing. But There's So Much More.

#cabinet-resignation
fromFortune
1 week ago
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who tried to fight a teamster during Senate hearing | Fortune

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fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who tried to fight a teamster during Senate hearing | Fortune

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement following criticism over immigration enforcement and disaster response.
#government-spending
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Terribly Awkward!' GOP Senator Scolds Kristi Noem for Dropping $220M On DHS Ads That Feature Her Prominently'

Senator Kennedy questioned Homeland Security Secretary Noem about a $220 million advertising campaign featuring her image, challenging whether it aligns with the administration's stated commitment to reducing government waste.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Terribly Awkward!' GOP Senator Scolds Kristi Noem for Dropping $220M On DHS Ads That Feature Her Prominently'

Senator Kennedy questioned Homeland Security Secretary Noem about a $220 million advertising campaign featuring her image, challenging whether it aligns with the administration's stated commitment to reducing government waste.
#trump-administration
fromFast Company
1 week ago
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem over mounting criticism of her immigration enforcement

fromTruthout
1 week ago
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Trump Fires Noem as DHS Head, Picks Senator Who Says Babies Should Be Deported

fromFast Company
1 week ago
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem over mounting criticism of her immigration enforcement

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Jacqui Heinrich Holds Nothing Back in Savage Report on Trump Firing Noem And Her Alleged Lover Too

President Trump fired Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem due to leadership failures, a controversial $200 million ad campaign, and alleged affair rumors with advisor Corey Lewandowski.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
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Trump Fires Noem as DHS Head, Picks Senator Who Says Babies Should Be Deported

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senator Who Had Viral Spat With Kristi Noem Reveals Trump Refuted Her Under Oath Claim About Him

Trump called Kennedy after his questioning of Noem, indicating disagreement with her testimony about presidential approval of a $220 million ICE ad campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Here's the Top Contender to Replace Noem After Bombshell Report Trump May Fire Her

Trump reportedly considered replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin after contentious congressional testimony angered the president.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fetterman Announces He'll Vote to Confirm Mullin as Trump's New DHS Secretary: I Am an AYE'

Senator John Fetterman announced support for Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary after Trump removed Kristi Noem from the position.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem Thanks Trump in First Statement After Being Fired

Kristi Noem was replaced as DHS Secretary by Sen. Markwayne Mullin and appointed Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, a new Western Hemisphere security initiative.
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fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

Trump Fires Kristi Noem, But Not for Reason You'd Think

Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaced her with Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31, following her congressional testimony and her claims that Trump personally approved a controversial $220 million ad campaign.
#cabinet-reshuffle
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Good Riddance': America Unites to Celebrate Kristi Noem Getting Axed by Trump

President Trump replaced Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin effective March 31, 2026, reassigning Noem to Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Chad Pergram Reminds Viewers of That Time Markwayne Mullin Almost Came to Blows With a Witness

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and replaced her with Senator Markwayne Mullin, who faces Senate confirmation as a known colleague likely to be confirmable despite uncertain qualifications.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS secretary following the death of two US citizens in Minneapolis

President Trump dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her effective March 31, 2026.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

House Oversight Dem Robert Garcia celebrates Kristi Noem's firing: 'Now we don't have to impeach her'

I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 week ago

Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

President Trump replaces Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin following criticism over immigration enforcement and spending management.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Kristi Noem pointedly refuses to say she's not having an affair with Corey Lewandowski - LGBTQ Nation

Have you had sexual relations with Corey Lewandowski? Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove asked Noem, referring to one of her top aides with whom she is rumored to be having an affair. This came after Kamlager-Dove listed some of the accusations of corruption against Lewandowski and some of his past arrests.
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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

With 100 Days Until FIFA World Cup 26, Congress Should Be Concerned - Above the Law

U.S. host cities for the 2026 World Cup face frozen FEMA funds, coordination gaps, and security preparation delays with only 100 days until kickoff.
#ice-operations
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
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Kristi Noem won't apologize for calling Renee Good & Alex Pretti terrorists in "disturbing" moment - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Kristi Noem won't apologize for calling Renee Good & Alex Pretti terrorists in "disturbing" moment - LGBTQ Nation

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem refused to retract statements calling two people killed by ICE agents 'domestic terrorists' despite evidence proving her wrong and causing immeasurable pain to their families.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dick Durbin Grills Noem on 'Domestic Terrorists' Claim

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced Senate scrutiny over calling ICE shooting victims domestic terrorists, with senators demanding she retract the characterization and admit error.
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fromDailycaller
1 week ago

DHS Funding Remains In Limbo As GOP Lawmakers Warn Of Retaliatory Terror Attacks

Congress deadlocked on DHS funding as Republicans cite heightened terrorism threats following Iran strikes and a mass shooting in Austin.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Why Did ICE Take a Columbia Student?

This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security entered a Columbia Residential building and detained a student. Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.'
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fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Columbia student detained by DHS agents who made "misrepresentations" to enter building, university president says

Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.' We are working to gather more details. It is important to reiterate that all law enforcement agents must have a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to access non-public areas of the University, including housing, classrooms, and areas requiring CUID swipe access.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup security concerns over funding freeze

Frozen federal funding of $900m threatens security preparations for 11 US World Cup host cities, risking catastrophic consequences for the June 2026 tournament.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

TSA says PreCheck still operational after announcement of suspension

TSA PreCheck will remain operational despite DHS announcing suspension during the partial government shutdown, with operations to be adjusted case-by-case as staffing permits.
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fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Homeland Security reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas seeking to unmask anti-ICE accounts | TechCrunch

DHS increasingly uses administrative subpoenas to compel tech platforms to identify anonymous social media accounts that criticize ICE or reveal locations of ICE agents.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Trump DHS Chief Noem Brags Her Agency Will Make Sure We Have the Right People Voting' In Next Elections

Kristi Noem said DHS is working to ensure eligible U.S. citizens vote in the 2026 midterms and supports proof-of-citizenship and election-integrity measures.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

DOJ Drops Charges Against Two Minneapolis Men It Accused of Attacking ICE Agents

U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen wrote in a brief Thursday filing that "newly discovered evidence" was found to be "materially inconsistent" with the government's allegations against Alfredo Aljorna, 26, and Julio Sosa-Celis, 24, about the Jan. 14 shooting in north Minneapolis. The case was dismissed Friday by a district court judge. Rosen filed a motion for the case to be dismissed with prejudice, meaning that the government will not be able to press the same charges against the men again.
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fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Homeland Security Is Posting Like Nicki Minaj

Homeland Security publicly mocked Cardi B's anti-ICE concert remarks, echoing Nicki Minaj–aligned rhetoric and prompting Cardi B to invoke Epstein-related allegations.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

ICE is pushing Minneapolis underground

DHS and ICE operate like secret police in Minneapolis, causing fear, detentions, and disrupting daily life, prompting community resistance.
#ice
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump breaks record for deportations of migrants without criminal backgrounds, but still hasn't surpassed Obama and Biden's total removals

Nearly 3 million noncitizens left the U.S. during Trump's first year back, but opaque counting and limited data make deportation figures unclear and potentially misleading.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

I was detained by federal agents in Minneapolis

Federal agents' deployment in Minneapolis led to lethal shootings, mass immigrant arrests, protest crackdowns, and alleged use of chemical irritants and nonlethal rounds against demonstrators.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Congress is nearing a final vote to end a short-lived, partial government shutdown

Congress approved a $1 trillion spending package funding most agencies through September while extending Homeland Security funding only until Feb. 13.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians

A federal judge blocked ending Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians, finding the Homeland Security termination likely preordained and citing hostility toward nonwhite immigrants.
fromwww.denverpost.com
1 month ago

Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera, Noem says

Every Homeland Security officer on the ground, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras, Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday. Noem made the announcement on the social media platform X. She said the body-worn camera program is being expanded nationwide as funding becomes available. We will rapidly acquire and deploy body cameras to DHS law enforcement across the country, Noem said in the social media post.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

60 Minutes Goes Hard At Trump Crackdown That Sparked Killings And Unrest

Sen. Rand Paul says Pretti's video shows no assault, calls officials' labeling of victims 'terrible' and says trust in Homeland Security leadership is broken.
#federal-intervention
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Humiliation of Kristi Noem

The president prolongs public uncertainty instead of immediate firings, using spectacle to control officials and avoid the burden of replacing them.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Federal government heads for weekend shutdown after Trump makes rare deal with Senate Democrats over DHS funding | Fortune

Senate approved funding through September after Trump and Democrats agreed to extend Homeland Security funding two weeks while debating limits on federal immigration raids.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti, with FBI leading the investigation | Fortune

"We're looking at everything that would shed light on what happened that day and in the days and weeks leading up to what happened," Blanche said during a news conference.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Republican Senator Thrilled' Trump Called Him a Loser': Makes Me Qualified To Be Homeland Security Secretary'

Republican senators called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's resignation after Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti amid disputed actions and Noem's defense.
#impeachment
fromFortune
1 month ago
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Moderate Sen. Rosen says Noem's conduct is 'deeply shameful' and urges impeachment as fury grows over Minneapolis shooting | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
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Moderate Sen. Rosen says Noem's conduct is 'deeply shameful' and urges impeachment as fury grows over Minneapolis shooting | Fortune

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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Hochul calls for Noem to be removed: 'Profound disregard for human life'

Governor Kathy Hochul called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's resignation or removal following a second fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

What's behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?

U.S. defense strategy shifts to America First, prioritizing homeland security and Western Hemisphere influence while reducing commitments to allies worldwide.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Another Incredibly Idiotic Story': Jake Tapper Can't Believe Trump Officials Reportedly Told FEMA Not To Say Ice' Amid Winter Storm

Homeland Security advised FEMA to avoid the word 'ice' in public winter-storm warnings to prevent associations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prompting criticism.
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fromAxios
1 month ago

How Mike Johnson plans to beat the deadline on a government shutdown

House will send a six-title take-it-or-leave-it minibus to the Senate, offering a separate Homeland Security vote, amid some Democratic and Senate opposition.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: X is Down (Hooray!), Masked Men Ambush East Portland Man, City Councilor Issues Apology to The Mercury, George R.R. Martin Speaks on Unfinished Work

Armed men in tactical gear confronted an East Portland resident; DHS did not confirm their status, prompting questions about enforcing a local mask-ban for officers.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Second man shares horrific story of being blinded by officers at anti-ICE rally in Santa Ana

Homeland Security officers fired less-lethal projectiles at Santa Ana protesters, striking at least two people in the face and causing severe eye injuries.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyer Of The Year Speaking Truth To Power After Running Into Immigration Shock Troop Commander At Gas Station - Above the Law

ICE enforcement in Minnesota has produced violence, death, and alleged abuses, spurring legal professionals and advocates to confront creeping authoritarianism publicly.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump government uses ICE shooting in Minneapolis to target a familiar foe: The press

Homeland Security and senior officials accuse media of lying while defending an agent's actions as journalists report the killing and warn of rising federal-agent assaults.
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fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DHS launches office for drone and counter-drone technologies

DHS created a Program Executive Office for unmanned and counter-unmanned aircraft systems and is finalizing $115 million in counter-drone investments for major 2026 events.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

DHS restricts congressional visits to ICE facilities in Minneapolis with new policy

Homeland Security requires seven-day advance notice for congressional visits to ICE detention facilities funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, preventing unannounced inspections.
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

The US Must Stop Underestimating Drone Warfare

AI-enabled commercial drone swarms will become the primary mode of large-scale attacks against U.S. civilian or military targets by 2026.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Coast Guard policy on swastikas, nooses will be revised, Noem says

The U.S. Coast Guard will remove policy language that labeled swastikas and nooses as "potentially divisive."
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Why the Brown Shooting Felt Different

A homeland-security expert's daughter was threatened by a shooter at Brown, exposing personal impact, professional response routines, and anger at inadequate U.S. gun laws.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: Homeland Security says it doesn't detain citizens. These brave Californians prove it has

Federal immigration sweeps have detained and arrested dozens to hundreds of U.S. citizens, with masked, unidentified agents denying basic rights during operations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

You Are Not Following the Law': Rep. Goldman Throws Down With Noem Over Deporting Legal Asylum Seekers

Goldman began by asking, Do you agree that asylum is a lawful pathway to immigrate to this country? Yes or no? Noem replied, There's an asylum program, yes. All right. So immigrants with ongoing asylum applications are legally in this country, correct? Goldman pressed. Noem asked for clarification, Excuse me, I'm sorry. Your question was? Goldman added, Immigrants with ongoing asylum applications are legally in this country? Noem dodged, saying, There are individuals in this country that have applications that
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