The Latest Breaking News from Homeland Security

A new Homeland Security guide aims to help houses of worship protect themselves

A new guide from the Department of Homeland Security aims to help churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship protect themselves during heightened tensions in faith-based communities across the country

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Mayorkas warns of dangers to the US if it loses tools to block terrorists from using drones and WMD

The U.S. government is at risk of losing key tools for preventing terrorists from using drones, chemicals or weapons of mass destruction if Congress doesn’t take action soon

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

House stalls impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas for handling of immigration

Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene forced a vote on impeaching Mayorkas to the floor, but eight Republicans joined with Democrats to vote 209-201 to send Greene's resolution to committees.

WEKU · Nov 14, 2023

US regulators sue SolarWinds and its security chief for alleged cyber neglect ahead of Russian hack

U.S. regulators have sued SolarWinds and its top security executive for fraud for allegedly concealing poor cybersecurity practices ahead of the Texas-based technology company's stunning hack by Russian spies

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years

If approved by a judge, the settlement would bar the ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on illegal immigration under which the Trump administration separated thousands of families.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2023

Biden administration resumes border wall construction - Roll Call

The Department of Homeland Security has resumed Trump-era border wall construction, despite a previous declaration ending border emergency.

Roll Call · Oct 5, 2023

Military pay, typically exempted during shutdowns, is at risk - Roll Call

This year, a vulnerable House GOP incumbent is leading the charge to ensure the troops get paid on time if funding lapses on Oct. 1.

Roll Call · Sep 25, 2023

Four spending bills readied for House floor amid stopgap uncertainty - Roll Call

The House GOP set up debate on four full-year spending bills, but a stopgap is needed to keep the government fully operating past Sept. 30.

Roll Call · Sep 23, 2023

Despite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the border

Immigration authorities arrested more families in August than in any month on record. U.S. officials have long grappled with discouraging families from coming — and found there are no easy solutions.

WEKU · Sep 23, 2023

With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool

The Biden administration's grant of temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans already in the United States may complicate its messaging abroad

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023