The Latest Breaking News from Department of Homeland Security

White House Reportedly Rejects Elon Musk's Offer To Pay TSA Workers During Shutdown

The White House has rejected Elon Musk's offer to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Mar 26

Trump Suggests He 'May Call Up the National Guard' to Assist ICE at Airports

President Donald Trump said he is considering deploying the National Guard to U.S. airports to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

Latin Times · Mar 25

TSA Workers Struggle Amid Shutdown Stress and ICE Airport Deployment: 'We Need to Be Paid'

TSA workers say the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is taking a mounting toll as missed paychecks, rising absences and the arrival of ICE officers at airports deepen strain on an already depleted workforce.

Latin Times · Mar 25

Steve Bannon Says ICE Deployment To Airports Can Be Used As a 'Test Run' To 'Perfect ICE's Involvement In The 2026 Midterms'

Former White House advisor Steve Bannon said ICE's deployment to airports to replace TSA agents during the ongoing funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security could be used as a "test run" to "perfect" its "involvement in the 2026 midterms."

Latin Times · Mar 24

Suspect in murder of Chicago college student was released from border and police custody in 2023, ICE says

Jose Medina was arrested after he entered the country illegally in 2023, but was released. He was later arrested for shoplifting but allegedly skipped his trial

The Independent UK · Mar 23

GOP-Linked Firms Took Millions From DHS Ad Campaign That Led to Noem's Exit: Report

Two firms with ties to Republican political operatives received at least $23 million in commissions from a $220 million Department of Homeland Security advertising campaign that contributed to the removal of Secretary Kristi Noem.

Latin Times · Mar 22

Judges have issued over 7,000 rulings in recent months that ICE has locked up migrants without proving they are a threat

The Trump administration has often declined to offer arguments against migrants seeking release from detention, a recent analysis found

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Democrats Call For John Fetterman's Ouster Over Vote To Advance Markwayne Mullin's Nomination For DHS Secretary

Some Democratic lawmakers are calling for the ouster of Sen. John Fetterman over his vote to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the next Department of Homeland Security secretary.

Latin Times · Mar 20

White House Received Numerous Complaints About Lewandowski Kickback Requests, Took No Action: Report

Despite hearing complaints from companies that former Department of Homeland Security advisor Corey Lewandowski was seeking kickbacks on contracts, the White House took no action because they assumed that President Trump would come to his defense, NBC News reported.

International Business Times · Mar 20

TSA Sick Calls Surge Amid Government Shutdown, Putting US Airports at Risk of Closure

TSA staffing levels have hit a breaking point as the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its fifth week. Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl warns of potential airport closures as sick calls reach five times the normal rate.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20