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The Latest Breaking News from Alejandro Mayorkas

Warning signs: a history of Joe Biden’s verbal slips

Signs were hiding in plain sight well before the US presidential debate against Donald Trump

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2024

White House efforts to shield Biden’s missteps are unraveling

Reducing press conferences, interviews and meetings with Congress members exposed as damage control measures

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2024

President Biden's Momentary Struggle To Name Homeland Security Secretary

President Biden's struggle to say Mayorkas' name raises concerns about his mental acuity and sparks debate about his fitness for office.

Mayorkas says DHS officials are "well-trained to recognize expressions of fear" in asylum seekers

The DHS Secretary also touted Biden's recent executive order saying it's "changing the calculus for those considering crossing our border"

Latin Times · Jun 27, 2024

Biden's asylum halt is falling hardest on Mexicans and other nationalities Mexico will take

The Biden administration's asylum halt that has led to a 40% drop in arrests for illegal border crossings this month falls hardest on nationalities most susceptible to being deported

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

House Votes To Block Homeland Security Secretary's Salary

House of Representatives passes amendments to DHS appropriations bill targeting Secretary Mayorkas and including increased funding and border wall completion.

Migrant Apprehensions Drop Over 40% At US Southern Border

Biden's executive action leads to a significant decrease in migrant apprehensions at the US southern border, with ongoing monitoring of its impact.

Stopping Chinese cyberattacks is officially now the biggest priority for US security forces

China is top risk for DHS national security threats, but the DHS has a plan.

TechRadar · Jun 25, 2024

Mother Of Murdered Woman Criticizes Biden Administration Response

Patty Morin criticizes Biden administration's response to her daughter's murder by an illegal migrant, emphasizing the need to recognize victims' humanity.

Homeland Security Prepared For Intense Hurricane And Wildfire Season

Homeland Security prepares for challenging hurricane and wildfire season, facing budget concerns and potential fund depletion.

FEMA is ready for an extreme hurricane and wildfire season, but money is a concern, Mayorkas says

The head of the Homeland Security Department says the agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is prepared as it goes into what is expected to be an intense hurricane and wildfire season

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Some shelters in Mexico's side of the border are becoming overwhelmed as rejection of migrants rises

Sonora, south of Arizona, is seeing many arrivals. Others in Texas and California have not felt the pressure yet, according to The Associated Press

Latin Times · Jun 17, 2024

DHS Secretary Mayorkas denies increase in CBP One appointments after crackdown on asylum seeking

The official said the government has "limited capacity" to process requests given through the app

Latin Times · Jun 17, 2024

Democrats agree Biden had to act on immigration – but they’re split over his asylum order

Some feel limiting US-Mexico border crossings will protect the country, while others say ‘it violates American values’

The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2024

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Latin Times · Jun 13, 2024

Democratic Senator begins inquiry of ICE center in Texas after allegations of poor conditions

Georgia's Jon Ossoff sent a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the conditions in the center in El Paso, which is operated by a private company

Latin Times · Jun 13, 2024

Biden administration gets sued over executive action cracking down on asylum seeking

The suit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which had already anticipated its willingness to do so

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Eight people with suspected ISIS ties arrested in New York, Philadelphia and LA after crossing southern border

The suspects, from Tajikistan, were allowed to enter the country last year after being vetted, though no national security risks were detected at the time,

Latin Times · Jun 10, 2024

Six migrants die while attempting to cross the border through Texas amid scorching heat wave

Border Patrol said they died as a result of "heatstroke and dehydration." Temperatures in southern Texas reached 106 °F last week

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Latin Times · Jun 10, 2024

Mayorkas defends Biden's asylum restrictions, says they aim to increase use of legal pathways

"Our intent is to really change the risk calculus of individuals before they leave their countries," said the DHS secretary in an interview

The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2024

Mayorkas insists immigration order not at odds with Biden’s campaign promise

Homeland security head also defends timing of president’s border action as measure faces criticism from both parties

Alejandro Mayorkas Discusses Border Security And Resource Challenges

Learn about the challenges faced by the Department of Homeland Security in managing asylum claims and border security amid resource constraints and executi...

Secretary Mayorkas Defends Biden Administration's Immigration Policies

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas defends Biden administration's immigration policies, emphasizing lawful pathways for asylum seekers and the need for b...

Donald Trump Criticizes Biden's Border Security Executive Action

Former President Trump criticizes Biden's border security executive order in Arizona rally, while Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas defends the policy.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees

Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement

The Texas Tribune · May 15, 2024

How U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul helped convince Speaker Mike Johnson to support Ukraine aid

McCaul, R-Austin, furiously advocated for the Louisiana Republican to advance the $60.8 billion aid bill to boost Ukraine’s arsenal against Russia.

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