Homeland Security decides America needs to suffer to balance government shutdown, but common sense managed to squeeze in Using the general public in their "political football." We Got This Covered · Feb 23
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Shows Off Husband Amid Affair Rumours With Senior Aide Corey Lewandowski Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted a rare video of her husband at an airport amid persistent rumours about her relationship with senior aide Corey Lewandowski. International Business Times UK · Feb 23
Travel chaos warning as US Global Entry suspended amid partial government shutdown DHS confirms Global Entry is suspended amid the partial government shutdown The Independent UK · Feb 23
Trump brings out false election claims as he honors ‘angel families’ to rally his anti-migrant agenda The president issued a proclamation in memory of victims of crimes committed by undocumented migrants The Independent UK · Feb 23
TSA PreCheck Shutdown: What to Expect as Fast-Track Lines Vanish Nationwide Discover the impact of the sudden TSA PreCheck shutdown on travelers and the political backlash it has sparked. International Business Times UK · Feb 23
DHS Reportedly Launches Nationwide Probe Into Naturalized Citizens Who May Have Voted Before Gaining Citizenship The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly launched a nationwide initiative directing agents to investigate naturalized citizens who may have voted before obtaining citizenship. International Business Times · Feb 22
US lawmakers seek release of double amputee from Georgia ICE detention Congress members write to Kristi Noem to express ‘grave concern’ over detention of Georgia barber Rodney Taylor The Guardian - US · Feb 21
ICE has been quietly scooping up mega warehouses to turn into detention centers Deeds show that ICE has acquired at least seven warehouses across Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas The Independent UK · Feb 21
Secret Service to get tailored suits at taxpayer expense after Kristi Noem disliked how protective detail was dressed: report Graduates from protective detail training will get two navy blue suits with their name embroidered on the inside of the jacket, government documents show The Independent UK · Feb 21
A bar, kitchen and flat-screen TVs: the $70m jet DHS is eyeing for deportations The department is reportedly considering buying a Boeing plane for deportation flights and for use by Trump officials The Guardian - US · Feb 20
Kristi Noem's ICE seeks approval to buy $70 million luxury jet for deportations, cabinet travel: Report US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking to buy a $70 million luxury jet, previously leased by Homeland Security, for Cabinet travel and migrant deportations. The aircraft features a bedroom, showers, and a bar. Officials claim it will save taxpayer money compared to military flights, despite concerns about its opulence… The Times of India · Feb 20
Kristi Noem’s DHS forced into embarrassing walkback over ‘Worst of the Worst’ migrant website Site designed to name and shame undocumented migrants charged with serious crimes had to be overhauled after errors pointed out by CNN blamed on ‘glitch’ The Independent UK · Feb 20
Kristi Noem tightens her grip on the Department of Homeland Security High-level leadership ousters have overlapped with a growing staff exodus. Axios · Feb 20
Disaster relief fund threatened as partial shutdown takes hold The federal government's main disaster relief fund is dwindling as the partial shutdown of DHS nears the end of its first full week. Roll Call · Feb 20
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address Virginia governor is seen as a model for the party to win back power in midterm elections
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them The homeland security department is reportedly seeking information on critical social media accounts. Look no further
Euronews · Feb 19 White House hits back at ‘loser’ Bruce Springsteen as he announces politically charged US tour Springsteen's tour is billed as a “celebration” and “defense” of “America, American democracy, American freedom - all of which are under attack by our wannabe king and his rogue government in Washington, D.C.". Naturally, the White House aren't too thrilled about the upcoming US leg of the tour.
Euronews · Feb 19 ‘Days Of Ash’: U2 surprise drop six ‘songs of defiance’ - one in response to ICE shootings U2 is the latest band to release new music in the wake of the deadly Minneapolis ICE shootings, following Bruce Springsteen’s tribute track to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both shot and killed by ICE agents.
Roll Call · Feb 19 Lawmakers try to halt ICE plans for new detention centers Members of Congress from at least 10 states have written letters or taken other actions to try to halt immigration detention facilities.
The Guardian - US · Feb 18 Colbert on Trump’s Epstein ties: ‘Apparently he does not know the meaning of exonerated’ The late-night host discussed the lack of consequences for Epstein associates and Americans’ record low optimism
Salon · Feb 18 Noem’s law-and-order pitch is collapsing The DHS secretary and her semi-official aide Corey Lewandowski are to blame for the shutdown
Salon · Feb 18 Using immigration to undermine election False election fraud claims are nothing new, but the federal immigration crackdown has increased pressure
Reason · Feb 17 Prosecutors Admit the DHS Account of an ICE Shooting Was Based on Lies The department's pattern of dishonesty supports a presumption of irregularity.
The Times of India · Feb 17 Top Trump aide Tricia McLaughlin to leave DHS — Has Trump’s immigration crackdown gone too far? One of the most outspoken faces of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is stepping down, raising questions about internal rift in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
We Got This Covered · Feb 17 Trump adviser tried to fire his pilot mid-flight for forgetting Kristi Noem’s blanket, but then stupidity met cold hard reality You can’t make this stuff up!