The Latest Breaking News from DHS

Man shot by ICE in California is not gang member, attorney says

The attorney disputed claims that Mendoza has a warrant out for his arrest in El Salvador

The Independent UK · Apr 8

First Lady Granted Access to DHS Luxury Jet With Bedroom, Bar and Showers Originally Tied to Deportations

"This aircraft will be available to cabinet members who need secure command and control and rapid long-range mobility," a DHS spokeswoman told the Wall Street Journal

Latin Times · Apr 8

White House is keeping Kristi Noem’s $70M jet for Melania Trump and other senior staff to use

Luxury plane, complete with queen-size bed and cocktail bar, that was leased by former DHS secretary will now be available to first lady and cabinet officials for long-distance travel

The Independent UK · Apr 8

ICE Deportation Helped Sink California Meth Case, Letting Two Accused Smugglers Walk Free

Two alleged drug smugglers were acquitted in California after Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported the prosecution's key witness to Mexico, a stunning collapse of a federal meth case that critics say shows how the Trump administration's deportation drive can clash with criminal prosecutions

Latin Times · Apr 8

Sean Duffy tells Americans who can’t afford to fly that soaring costs are ‘short term’ thanks to Trump

Transportation Secretary responded to questions about the soaring cost of jet fuel amid the Iran war

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Trump news at a glance: president steps back from threat to destroy Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ after ceasefire deal reached

Trump announces two-week conditional ceasefire after last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan

The Guardian - US · Apr 8

Mike Johnson’s ‘bait-and-switch’ on DHS bill has left even his closest allies ‘furious,’ report says

Speaker Johnson will reportedly not bring up the DHS funding bill when the House returns next week, unless the Senate makes progress on funding for ICE

The Independent UK · Apr 7

DHS probe reveals Kristi Noem had unqualified employee controlling FEMA spending

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

DHS secretary calls for US states to lead disaster response instead of Fema

Markwayne Mullin visits Asheville to survey Hurricane Helene recovery in first big trip since Kristi Noem’s ouster

The Guardian - US · Apr 7

Under Noem, FEMA was led by obscure contractor who targeted funding for Muslims, state of California and climate change

Kara Voorhies, a contractor with no emergency management experience, was invited into high-level meetings at FEMA and may have been paid as much as $1M

The Independent UK · Apr 7