#department-of-homeland-security

#department-of-homeland-security

Trump appoints Kristi Noem as DHS head, emphasizing a hardline immigration policy focus.

Trump's immigration agenda faces staffing challenges at the Department of Homeland Security despite a significant increase in personnel since the Biden administration.

Trump nominated Kristi Noem to lead the DHS, focusing on his immigration agenda.

Noem's strong stance on border security aligns with Trump's priorities.

The DHS has temporarily paused programs allowing immigrant entries, including for Ukrainians, indicating a broader crackdown on humanitarian immigration.

The Trump administration has terminated all advisory committee memberships associated with the Department of Homeland Security to refocus on national security.

Kristi Noem has been appointed to oversee critical immigration and border agencies, influencing mass deportation and access policies.

The Department of Homeland Security has identified combatting cyber and other threats posed by China, managing emerging technologies risks, and mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities as top priorities through 2025.

DHS has dismissed its advisory committees to re-align with national security priorities.

DHS is focused on monitoring AI under its 2024-2025 Strategic Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Security, emphasizing both risks and benefits of AI implementation.

Two DHS offices are prohibited from accepting a deferred buyout offer due to national security concerns.

AT&T's contract extension with DHS secures emergency telecommunications services and aims to enhance national security through next-gen technology.

Chris Krebs and David Luber are among four new additions to the Cyber Safety Review Board, contributing their cybersecurity expertise.

Kristi Noem has been appointed by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing border security and deportation efforts.

Gov. Kristi L. Noem's actions linking a meth dealer to Mexican cartels on tribal lands have sparked controversy and concern over her approach to tribal relations.

Governor Kristi Noem pledged to ensure unbiased disaster relief for all Americans as Secretary of Homeland Security, regardless of political affiliations.

The U.S. defense sector is significantly increasing investment in AI, reflecting a broader trend in technological advancement and societal transformation.

The DHS has introduced DHSChat, an AI-powered chatbot, to empower its employees with secure access to generative AI capabilities.

DHS is launching $5 million AI pilot programs with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta to aid in various tasks like investigating child sex abuse materials and training officers.

The AI pilots will involve using generative AI for hazard mitigation planning, language models for data search, and chatbots for training officers.

Maya Wiley appointed to DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board.

Investment focus in DHS on AI, advanced sensing, and biotechnologies to boost national security over the next fiscal years.

Federal authorities are investigating drone sightings over the eastern seaboard to assess potential threats, though evidence suggests they may not pose a serious danger.

DHS has recruited the first 10 AI experts for its AI Corps to enhance technology applications in various mission areas.

The Department of Homeland Security utilizes AI to analyze threat data for various purposes, from preventing attacks to generating images for investigations.