Government Hires Controversial AI Company to Spy on "Known Populations"Palantir's contract with ICE raises concerns about mass surveillance and potential misuse of personal data.
'Entirely arbitrary': UC Berkeley student sues over sudden visa terminationA UC Berkeley student is suing federal agencies over arbitrary visa revocations affecting international students without notice or legal justification.
ICE Admits They Didn't Have a Warrant When They Abducted Mahmoud KhalilICE illegally detained Mahmoud Khalil without a warrant, as admitted by the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump DHS Staffer Faces Severe Punishment' For Accidentally Adding a Reporter to Email About ICE RaidsThere is a stark contrast in the handling of classified information between high-profile officials and lower-level DHS staff.
Kristi Noem Turns Cruelty Into Content for Her DHS Deportation AdsKristi Noem's public campaign against illegal immigration reflects the Trump administration's emphasis on harsh deterrence.
Government Hires Controversial AI Company to Spy on "Known Populations"Palantir's contract with ICE raises concerns about mass surveillance and potential misuse of personal data.
'Entirely arbitrary': UC Berkeley student sues over sudden visa terminationA UC Berkeley student is suing federal agencies over arbitrary visa revocations affecting international students without notice or legal justification.
ICE Admits They Didn't Have a Warrant When They Abducted Mahmoud KhalilICE illegally detained Mahmoud Khalil without a warrant, as admitted by the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump DHS Staffer Faces Severe Punishment' For Accidentally Adding a Reporter to Email About ICE RaidsThere is a stark contrast in the handling of classified information between high-profile officials and lower-level DHS staff.
Kristi Noem Turns Cruelty Into Content for Her DHS Deportation AdsKristi Noem's public campaign against illegal immigration reflects the Trump administration's emphasis on harsh deterrence.
Trump administration fires members of cybersecurity review board in "horribly shortsighted" decision | TechCrunchThe DHS terminated advisory committees, particularly impacting the Cyber Security Review Board, raising concerns over national security amid ongoing cyber threats.
Karen Evans tapped for DHS undersecretary weeks after assuming CISA roleKaren Evans has been nominated as Under Secretary for Management at DHS, highlighting her quick rise in the cybersecurity field.
DHS cyber review board cleaned out in Trump move to eliminate 'misuse of resources'DHS has terminated non-government members of the Cyber Safety Review Board as part of cost-cutting measures.These changes might hinder ongoing cybersecurity investigations, including the Salt Typhoon hacks.
South Dakota CIO to become deputy director at CISAMadhu Gottumukkala becomes deputy director of CISA, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and infrastructure protection.
DHS nominee Kristi Noem stood alone for rejecting department cyber grants to state, local governmentsKristi Noem's nomination to lead DHS may hinder cybersecurity grants to state and local governments due to her opposition to the program.
Trump administration fires members of cybersecurity review board in "horribly shortsighted" decision | TechCrunchThe DHS terminated advisory committees, particularly impacting the Cyber Security Review Board, raising concerns over national security amid ongoing cyber threats.
Karen Evans tapped for DHS undersecretary weeks after assuming CISA roleKaren Evans has been nominated as Under Secretary for Management at DHS, highlighting her quick rise in the cybersecurity field.
DHS cyber review board cleaned out in Trump move to eliminate 'misuse of resources'DHS has terminated non-government members of the Cyber Safety Review Board as part of cost-cutting measures.These changes might hinder ongoing cybersecurity investigations, including the Salt Typhoon hacks.
South Dakota CIO to become deputy director at CISAMadhu Gottumukkala becomes deputy director of CISA, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and infrastructure protection.
DHS nominee Kristi Noem stood alone for rejecting department cyber grants to state, local governmentsKristi Noem's nomination to lead DHS may hinder cybersecurity grants to state and local governments due to her opposition to the program.
President Trump brings back practice of detaining families togetherThe Trump administration is reinstating family detention centers to deter immigration despite concerns about the impact on children.
Trump Administration Transforms Biden Immigration App Into Self-Deportation' ToolTrump repurposed CBP One app to create a self-deportation tool for illegal immigrants, titled CBP Home.
CBP One app repurposed into self deportation app, DHS saysThe CBP One app is now repurposed as CBP Home, allowing migrants to self-deport.DHS aims to streamline deportation processes with the new app.
Homeland Security Officials Push I.R.S. for 700,000 Immigrants' AddressesThe DHS aims to obtain addresses of 700,000 undocumented immigrants from the IRS, raising serious privacy concerns.
Citizens, residents, and even people outside the United States are receiving self-deportation orders: This is unforgivable'Over 936,500 individuals, including naturalized U.S. citizens, received aggressive DHS emails ordering them to leave the country, causing panic among recipients.
ICE is going after more international studentsDHS claims pro-Palestine student protests threaten U.S. foreign policy, resulting in student arrests.Students involved in pro-Palestine activism face scrutiny from DHS over foreign policy implications.
President Trump brings back practice of detaining families togetherThe Trump administration is reinstating family detention centers to deter immigration despite concerns about the impact on children.
Trump Administration Transforms Biden Immigration App Into Self-Deportation' ToolTrump repurposed CBP One app to create a self-deportation tool for illegal immigrants, titled CBP Home.
CBP One app repurposed into self deportation app, DHS saysThe CBP One app is now repurposed as CBP Home, allowing migrants to self-deport.DHS aims to streamline deportation processes with the new app.
Homeland Security Officials Push I.R.S. for 700,000 Immigrants' AddressesThe DHS aims to obtain addresses of 700,000 undocumented immigrants from the IRS, raising serious privacy concerns.
Citizens, residents, and even people outside the United States are receiving self-deportation orders: This is unforgivable'Over 936,500 individuals, including naturalized U.S. citizens, received aggressive DHS emails ordering them to leave the country, causing panic among recipients.
ICE is going after more international studentsDHS claims pro-Palestine student protests threaten U.S. foreign policy, resulting in student arrests.Students involved in pro-Palestine activism face scrutiny from DHS over foreign policy implications.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Got Her Security Access Badge and $3000 in Cash StolenA significant theft from DHS Secretary Noem at the Easter Egg Roll highlights security concerns and the handling of sensitive items.
Jose Diaz-Balart Blown Away After Kristi Noem's Purse SnatchedA robbery of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse raises serious security concerns despite her protection by the Secret Service.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Got Her Security Access Badge and $3000 in Cash StolenA significant theft from DHS Secretary Noem at the Easter Egg Roll highlights security concerns and the handling of sensitive items.
Jose Diaz-Balart Blown Away After Kristi Noem's Purse SnatchedA robbery of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse raises serious security concerns despite her protection by the Secret Service.
Kristi Noem Forces FEMA Director To Take Polygraph Amid Hunt for Leakers'DHS Secretary Noem initiated an investigation into FEMA leaks, including a polygraph test for the acting administrator amid potential agency closure discussions.
Kristi Noem's purse, with $3K cash inside, snatched by thief during outing at DC restaurantKristi Noem's bag containing cash and personal items was stolen during a dinner in Washington, DC.
Kristi Noem Forces FEMA Director To Take Polygraph Amid Hunt for Leakers'DHS Secretary Noem initiated an investigation into FEMA leaks, including a polygraph test for the acting administrator amid potential agency closure discussions.
Kristi Noem's purse, with $3K cash inside, snatched by thief during outing at DC restaurantKristi Noem's bag containing cash and personal items was stolen during a dinner in Washington, DC.
Osama Bin Laden Was Also a Father': Trump Spokesperson Attacks Maryland Dad DHS Sent to Salvadoran PrisonDHS official defends Trump's refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking him to MS-13 despite lack of criminal record.
Alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia suspected of human trafficking, feds sayKilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador mistakenly, is suspected of human trafficking while being a noted MS-13 gang member.
Osama Bin Laden Was Also a Father': Trump Spokesperson Attacks Maryland Dad DHS Sent to Salvadoran PrisonDHS official defends Trump's refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking him to MS-13 despite lack of criminal record.
Alleged MS-13 gangbanger Kilmar Abrego Garcia suspected of human trafficking, feds sayKilmar Abrego Garcia, deported to El Salvador mistakenly, is suspected of human trafficking while being a noted MS-13 gang member.
DHS Threatens Harvard With Loss of International StudentsDHS canceled $2.7 million in grants to Harvard and threatened to revoke its certification for international student enrollment.
Kristi Noem Threatens to Revoke Harvard's Ability to Enroll Foreign Students Over Cesspool of Extremist Riots'DHS Secretary Noem threatens Harvard with removal from a federal program over alleged antisemitism related to foreign students.
DHS Threatens Harvard With Loss of International StudentsDHS canceled $2.7 million in grants to Harvard and threatened to revoke its certification for international student enrollment.
Kristi Noem Threatens to Revoke Harvard's Ability to Enroll Foreign Students Over Cesspool of Extremist Riots'DHS Secretary Noem threatens Harvard with removal from a federal program over alleged antisemitism related to foreign students.
How the Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on international college studentsThe Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students is causing concern among colleges, fearing it will deter international enrollment.
Foreign students sue Trump officials over revoked visas as 1,000 affectedInternational students are suing the Trump administration over visa revocations, claiming due process violations and risking deportation.
How the Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on international college studentsThe Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students is causing concern among colleges, fearing it will deter international enrollment.
Foreign students sue Trump officials over revoked visas as 1,000 affectedInternational students are suing the Trump administration over visa revocations, claiming due process violations and risking deportation.
Donald Trump calls Harvard a joke' and says it should be stripped of funds US politics liveTrump criticized Harvard's refusal for outside political supervision and suggested it should lose federal funding.
DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identityThe DHS has removed protections against investigating individuals based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kristi Noem Reportedly Warned DHS Employees She's Going to Start Polygraphing Them Over Leaking to the MediaDHS employees will face polygraph tests to determine leaks to media under Secretary Noem's new directive.
DHS memo lays out plans to detain migrants at Fort Bliss and other U.S. basesTrump administration plans to establish immigration detention facilities on military bases, expanding military involvement in immigration enforcement.
Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student banHarvard risks losing its ability to enroll foreign students if it does not comply with DHS demands.
Homeland security chief declines to say whether women, children to be held at GuantanamoDHS is expanding Guantanamo Bay to detain migrants, but details on including families remain unclear.
DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identityThe DHS has removed protections against investigating individuals based solely on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kristi Noem Reportedly Warned DHS Employees She's Going to Start Polygraphing Them Over Leaking to the MediaDHS employees will face polygraph tests to determine leaks to media under Secretary Noem's new directive.
DHS memo lays out plans to detain migrants at Fort Bliss and other U.S. basesTrump administration plans to establish immigration detention facilities on military bases, expanding military involvement in immigration enforcement.
Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student banHarvard risks losing its ability to enroll foreign students if it does not comply with DHS demands.
Homeland security chief declines to say whether women, children to be held at GuantanamoDHS is expanding Guantanamo Bay to detain migrants, but details on including families remain unclear.
FEMA employees set to be fired over 'egregious' $59M payment for NYC migrantsFEMA is firing four employees for unauthorized payments to house illegal migrants in NYC.
Trump Now Reportedly Subjecting His Minions to Lie Detector Tests for Absolute LoyaltyThe head of FEMA underwent a polygraph test after a leak, despite the test's questionable legitimacy as a lie detection tool.
FEMA employees set to be fired over 'egregious' $59M payment for NYC migrantsFEMA is firing four employees for unauthorized payments to house illegal migrants in NYC.
Trump Now Reportedly Subjecting His Minions to Lie Detector Tests for Absolute LoyaltyThe head of FEMA underwent a polygraph test after a leak, despite the test's questionable legitimacy as a lie detection tool.
Scoop: ICE already short $2 billion as Trump's immigration crackdown ramps upCongress is providing ICE with additional funds, but it is insufficient to meet the agency's demands.Resource reallocation from other DHS agencies may be needed due to funding shortfalls for ICE.
OOF! DHS Accidentally Tells Ukrainian War Refugees to Self-DeportDHS mistakenly sent an email requiring Ukrainian war refugees to self-deport, causing unnecessary panic amid the ongoing conflict.
DHS to end temporary protection for approximately 350,000 VenezuelansDHS ends protections for 350,000 Venezuelans, risking their return to an oppressive regime.
Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and VenezuelansThe DHS will revoke legal protections for over 532,000 immigrants from specific countries, risking their deportation.Parole holders must leave the U.S. before their status expires as per the new policy.
Scoop: ICE already short $2 billion as Trump's immigration crackdown ramps upCongress is providing ICE with additional funds, but it is insufficient to meet the agency's demands.Resource reallocation from other DHS agencies may be needed due to funding shortfalls for ICE.
OOF! DHS Accidentally Tells Ukrainian War Refugees to Self-DeportDHS mistakenly sent an email requiring Ukrainian war refugees to self-deport, causing unnecessary panic amid the ongoing conflict.
DHS to end temporary protection for approximately 350,000 VenezuelansDHS ends protections for 350,000 Venezuelans, risking their return to an oppressive regime.
Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and VenezuelansThe DHS will revoke legal protections for over 532,000 immigrants from specific countries, risking their deportation.Parole holders must leave the U.S. before their status expires as per the new policy.
US Department of Homeland Security scraps ban on surveillance of LGBTQ+ peopleDHS has removed policies that previously protected LGBTQ+ individuals from intelligence gathering based solely on their status.
Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight officesDHS is cutting jobs in civil rights oversight offices to streamline operations and improve immigration enforcement.The cuts are part of a wider federal effort to reduce workforce within government agencies.
US Department of Homeland Security scraps ban on surveillance of LGBTQ+ peopleDHS has removed policies that previously protected LGBTQ+ individuals from intelligence gathering based solely on their status.
Homeland Security makes cuts to civil rights and immigration oversight officesDHS is cutting jobs in civil rights oversight offices to streamline operations and improve immigration enforcement.The cuts are part of a wider federal effort to reduce workforce within government agencies.
DHS watchdog investigating TSA's use of facial recognitionThe DHS is auditing the TSA's use of facial recognition technology amid bipartisan concerns about privacy and security at U.S. airports.
Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA unionDHS is terminating the TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns and poor performance among workers.The TSA union plans to challenge the decision, labeling it an 'unprovoked attack' on workers' rights.
TSA and DHS Want Your Selfie: The Move Toward Biometric IDs for Travel | HackerNoonThe RIVTD program is crucial for enhancing the security and effectiveness of biometric digital ID systems in the U.S.
DHS watchdog investigating TSA's use of facial recognitionThe DHS is auditing the TSA's use of facial recognition technology amid bipartisan concerns about privacy and security at U.S. airports.
Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA unionDHS is terminating the TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns and poor performance among workers.The TSA union plans to challenge the decision, labeling it an 'unprovoked attack' on workers' rights.
TSA and DHS Want Your Selfie: The Move Toward Biometric IDs for Travel | HackerNoonThe RIVTD program is crucial for enhancing the security and effectiveness of biometric digital ID systems in the U.S.
OIG audit calls for more clarity from CISA, DHS on disinformation missionCISA receives positive audit ratings for election security but has decreased disinformation efforts.
CISA staff focused on disinformation and influence operations put on leaveCISA employees tackling misinformation were placed on administrative leave amid a reshaping initiative by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
OIG audit calls for more clarity from CISA, DHS on disinformation missionCISA receives positive audit ratings for election security but has decreased disinformation efforts.
CISA staff focused on disinformation and influence operations put on leaveCISA employees tackling misinformation were placed on administrative leave amid a reshaping initiative by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem joins federal agents making high-profile arrests in New York CityDHS Secretary Noem led immigration raids in NYC targeting dangerous gang members, emphasizing law enforcement's enhanced operations.
FBI warns of potential copycat or retaliatory' New Orleans attacksAuthorities warn of potential copycat vehicle ramming attacks following New Year's Day incident in New Orleans, emphasizing the threat from violent extremists.
No security threat from reported drone sightings, US federal agencies stateReported drone sightings in the U.S. do not pose a national security threat, according to a joint statement from federal agencies.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem joins federal agents making high-profile arrests in New York CityDHS Secretary Noem led immigration raids in NYC targeting dangerous gang members, emphasizing law enforcement's enhanced operations.
FBI warns of potential copycat or retaliatory' New Orleans attacksAuthorities warn of potential copycat vehicle ramming attacks following New Year's Day incident in New Orleans, emphasizing the threat from violent extremists.
No security threat from reported drone sightings, US federal agencies stateReported drone sightings in the U.S. do not pose a national security threat, according to a joint statement from federal agencies.
The New Way Republicans Are Gutting Government Agencies Will Have ConsequencesThe Aviation Security Advisory Committee is disbanded without members, highlighting a significant governance issue amid ongoing safety concerns in air travel.
DHS Secretary Abruptly Ends Remote Work; Orders Employees To Return To OfficeDHS Secretary has mandated the end of remote work for employees, requiring full return to the office.
DHS launches new AI playbook for public sectorDHS released a playbook guiding public sector on deploying AI, focusing on generative AI pilot programs and emphasizing responsible use and risk management.
'There's no stone left unturned': Alejandro Mayorkas on bringing AI into the DHSAlejandro Mayorkas successfully integrated generative AI into DHS operations, enhancing efficiency while addressing significant national security challenges.
DHS launches new AI playbook for public sectorDHS released a playbook guiding public sector on deploying AI, focusing on generative AI pilot programs and emphasizing responsible use and risk management.
'There's no stone left unturned': Alejandro Mayorkas on bringing AI into the DHSAlejandro Mayorkas successfully integrated generative AI into DHS operations, enhancing efficiency while addressing significant national security challenges.
DHS releases guidance for AI in critical infrastructureThe DHS has launched a framework for AI safety in critical infrastructure, emphasizing collaboration among AI developers and civil society.
Concerns raised over lack of open source representation on Homeland Security AI safety boardThe DHS has established a security advisory board with business leaders from major technology companies to provide recommendations on AI safety for critical national infrastructure organizations.
DHS releases guidance for AI in critical infrastructureThe DHS has launched a framework for AI safety in critical infrastructure, emphasizing collaboration among AI developers and civil society.
Concerns raised over lack of open source representation on Homeland Security AI safety boardThe DHS has established a security advisory board with business leaders from major technology companies to provide recommendations on AI safety for critical national infrastructure organizations.
U.S. bans more Chinese imports over allegations of forced laborThe U.S. is banning goods from Chinese companies over forced labor concerns to uphold human rights and alter trade relationships with China.
Biden administration restarts migrant program, boosting fraud checksDHS reinitiates migrant entry program with enhanced fraud prevention measures.New program focuses on integrity and accountability of sponsors amid past fraud issues.