The Latest Breaking News from Homeland Security

Secret Service isn’t cooperating with Jan. 6 probe, panel told

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol met Friday with representatives of the Homeland Security Department’s watchdog who said the Secret Service isn’t cooperating with its investigation.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

Secret Service Jan 6 claims don't add up

Daniel Goldman cast a jaundiced eye at the gap in information on CNN's "New Day"

Salon · Jul 15, 2022

Editorial: Biden should make reopening of Friendship Park a priority, not an afterthought

Last year, a Politico headline summarized President Joe Biden's immigration problem succinctly: "It's not just Republicans. Everyone's mad at Biden over migration." In the 2020 campaign, Biden promised a fair and humane immigration system and offered unrelenting criticism of then-President Donald Trump for his cruel rhetoric about and policies toward…

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

Biden pick to lead ICE withdraws after domestic violence allegation - Roll Call

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced Monday he withdrew from consideration to be director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Roll Call · Jun 27, 2022

Homeland Security tightens scrutiny of internal misconduct

Employees accused of misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security could face more stringent penalties under an overhaul that follows complaints about the handling of internal discipline in the third largest U.S. government agency

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

A federal judge in Texas blocks a major DHS policy limiting immigration enforcement

Federal Judge Drew Tipton blocked a Biden administration policy that limits who immigration authorities can arrest and deport. Critics say that's preventing ICE agents from enforcing the law.

WEKU · Jun 10, 2022

US sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms

The Department of Homeland Security says a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

UFO 'flew circles' around police helicopters, reveals border agent who's 'seen things'

A former Homeland Security officer has described the "aerial objects" he's seen flying through the skies and performing manoeuvres "well beyond" the capabilities of a normal aircraft

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022

A human-trafficking case exposed farmworker abuses. The government is promising change

In response to a letter from Sen. Jon Ossoff, Homeland Security said it plans to begin the process to create new rules to increase protections for farmworkers.

WEKU · May 27, 2022

Justice Department sees ‘gamesmanship’ in latest immigration clash with Texas

WASHINGTON — Texas asked a federal judge on Monday to block a Biden administration overhaul of asylum processing at the border just days before the rule is set to take effect, a move the Justice Department criticized as “gamesmanship.”

Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022