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In Other News: Unauthorized Mythos Access, Plankey CISA Nomination Ends, New Display Security Device

Key cybersecurity developments include a hacker's probation, UK military deployment for internet protection, and Lovable's data exposure issue.

Secretary of Navy Shows Up at White House to Confirm Firing

Navy Secretary John Phelan was ousted amid tensions with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and frustrations over Navy shipbuilding progress.

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fromSlate Magazine

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.

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fromKqed

California Demands Trump Withdraw Proposal Targeting Housing for Mixed-Status Families | KQED

Proposed housing policy changes could evict families with mixed immigration status, risking homelessness for up to 30,000 Californians.

Law

fromsfist.com

That California Ban on Masked ICE Agents Just Got Struck Down

California's law banning masks for federal agents violates the Supremacy Clause, as states cannot regulate federal agency operations.

#immigration

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Trump's Overlooked Effort to Reduce Legal Immigration

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Trump's War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz

6 days ago

Law

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

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ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

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Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation

Millions of immigrants face delays in legal status changes, increasing their vulnerability to deportation under the Trump administration's policies.

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.

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Trump's Overlooked Effort to Reduce Legal Immigration

Trump's War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz

The Trump administration continues to pursue anti-immigrant strategies through increased ICE arrests in Texas despite public opposition.

Law

6 days ago

Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees

Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a DOJ attorney for failing to release detained immigrants as ordered, highlighting systemic issues in immigration enforcement.

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.

US news

Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.

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Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app

Trump administration plans to end temporary legal status for asylum seekers who used the CBP One app, despite previous court rulings against such actions.

fromCity Limits

Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Immigrants Seeking Asylum to Work Legally, Advocates Say

The proposed rule extends work permit waiting times for asylum seekers, potentially delaying authorization for years and worsening existing backlogs.

Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app

Trump administration plans to end temporary legal status for asylum seekers who used the CBP One app, despite previous court rulings against such actions.

fromCity Limits

Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Immigrants Seeking Asylum to Work Legally, Advocates Say

The proposed rule extends work permit waiting times for asylum seekers, potentially delaying authorization for years and worsening existing backlogs.

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fromWIRED

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.

Trump's pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out | TechCrunch

Sean Plankey withdrew his nomination to lead CISA, leaving the agency without a permanent leader amid ongoing cybersecurity challenges.

Plankey withdraws nomination to lead CISA

Sean Plankey has withdrawn his nomination to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency after a year of waiting for Senate confirmation.

fromTechCrunch

Trump's pick to run US cyber agency CISA asks to drop out | TechCrunch

Sean Plankey withdrew his nomination to lead CISA, leaving the agency without a permanent leader amid ongoing cybersecurity challenges.

Plankey withdraws nomination to lead CISA

Sean Plankey has withdrawn his nomination to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency after a year of waiting for Senate confirmation.

Trump nominates third VA CIO since the start of his administration

Gary Shatswell has been nominated as the next chief information officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Information security

Cyber Command carried out over 8,000 missions in 2025, director says

U.S. Cyber Command conducted over 8,000 missions in 2025, marking a 25% increase from 2024, with expectations for further growth in 2026.

5 days ago

Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an internal investigation brought on by complaints about misconduct by the secretary while in office.

US news

John Phelan Waited at White House for Over an Hour To Beg Trump To Save His Job: Report

John Phelan was ousted as Navy Secretary after refusing to resign, with Trump siding with Defense Secretary Hegseth over Phelan's slow progress on priorities.

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fromABC7 Chicago

5 days ago

Mexico's Sheinbaum demands explanations after US Embassy officials die in Chihuahua

Claudia Sheinbaum demands explanations after four officials died in an accident during a clandestine lab operation in Chihuahua.

#asylum

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.

US appeals court rejects Trump's ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal

Trump's asylum ban was ruled unlawful by an appeals court, affirming the right to seek asylum under federal law.

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.

Washington DC

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign

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ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

US politics

BREAKING: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns

US politics

Meet the New ICE

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.

fromHarvard Gazette

Border security isn't really the problem - Harvard Gazette

Aggressive, poorly disciplined ICE and CBP tactics and an unclear mission have provoked national backlash and undermined border-security objectives.

fromSecuritymagazine

Washington DC

ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign

ICE's hiring spree led to influx of recruits with questionable qualifications, investigation shows

Rapid recruitment by ICE has resulted in hiring employees with questionable qualifications amid the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.

US politics

BREAKING: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Resigns

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.

Trump border advisor says ICE to deploy to U.S. airports Monday

ICE agents will be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid staff shortages caused by the government shutdown.

fromHarvard Gazette

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Border security isn't really the problem - Harvard Gazette

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#immigration-enforcement

The federal agents deployed in Trump's immigration crackdown visualized

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement escalates in Minneapolis, marking a significant operation that impacts families and communities across the US.

US news

Immigration officials to testify before House as DHS funding deadline approaches

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US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

fromwww.dw.com

US politics

ICE chief tells US House agency is 'just getting started'

The federal agents deployed in Trump's immigration crackdown visualized

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement escalates in Minneapolis, marking a significant operation that impacts families and communities across the US.

US news

Immigration officials to testify before House as DHS funding deadline approaches

US politics

US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

fromwww.dw.com

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ICE chief tells US House agency is 'just getting started'

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Senate Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown

Trump DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Calls Chuck Schumer a Lying Scumbag' in Fiery Fox Interview

Markwayne Mullin criticized Chuck Schumer for disrespecting law enforcement and supporting open borders during a Fox News appearance.

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Markwayne Mullin Sworn In as New DHS Head

Right-wing politics

Senate Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown

Trump DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Calls Chuck Schumer a Lying Scumbag' in Fiery Fox Interview

Markwayne Mullin criticized Chuck Schumer for disrespecting law enforcement and supporting open borders during a Fox News appearance.

Right-wing politics

Markwayne Mullin Sworn In as New DHS Head

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UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Border security chief steps down after 18 months in the job

Martin Hewitt is leaving his role as head of the UK's Border Security Command after 18 months amid ongoing challenges with small boat crossings.

#dhs

fromsfist.com

2 weeks ago

SF politics

New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Threatens to Remove Customs From SFO, Other Sanctuary City Airports

SF politics

DHS drops investigation into former acting CISA chief's failed polygraph exam

fromEngadget

US politics

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.

In Reversal of Admin's Statements, DHS Officials Say Pretti Killers Are on Leave

DHS and CBP say officers who shot Alex Pretti are on administrative leave, contradicting Border Patrol claims that those agents remain working elsewhere.

fromsfist.com

2 weeks ago

New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Threatens to Remove Customs From SFO, Other Sanctuary City Airports

Sanctuary cities may lose airport processing privileges if they don't cooperate with ICE and Border Patrol, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

DHS drops investigation into former acting CISA chief's failed polygraph exam

DHS closed an investigation into CISA staff who arranged a polygraph for the former acting director, clearing them of wrongdoing.

fromEngadget

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.

US politics

In Reversal of Admin's Statements, DHS Officials Say Pretti Killers Are on Leave

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Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases report

The Trump administration is initiating denaturalization cases against 384 foreign-born US citizens, targeting those who illegally obtained citizenship.

NYC parents

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Democrats point to deportation of Dreamers' as another reason for Homeland Security blockade

DACA Dreamers who built lives in the U.S. are now being deported under the Trump administration, prompting Democrats to block DHS funding over immigration enforcement practices.

Senate GOP is kickstarting budget reconciliation to fund ICE. Here's how that works.

Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

#department-of-homeland-security

Andrew Vanjani becomes CIO for USCIS

Andrew Vanjani took over as the Chief Information Officer of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, focusing on leveraging emerging technology to combat fraud risks and design future-ready infrastructure.

US politics

US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

Senate advances plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security with a 50-48 vote, funding immigration enforcement despite Democratic opposition.

US politics

Top Trump administration immigration spokesperson is leaving

US politics

The War Within Homeland Security

US politics

DHS Admits Its Website Featuring Worst Of The Worst' Arrests Is Full Of Mistakes

US Senate passes $70bn funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol

Senate advances plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security with a 50-48 vote, funding immigration enforcement despite Democratic opposition.

US politics

Top Trump administration immigration spokesperson is leaving

US politics

The War Within Homeland Security

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US politics

DHS Admits Its Website Featuring Worst Of The Worst' Arrests Is Full Of Mistakes

fromLGBTQ Nation

Lawmakers were asked if Kash Patel's drinking is a national security threat. Republicans said no. - LGBTQ Nation

Kash Patel's alleged drinking raises concerns about his fitness for the FBI director role and potential national security risks.

fromKqed

Deportation Flights Increase in San Diego Under Trump Administration | KQED

MCAS Miramar serves as a hub for various flights, including ICE, while legislation aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages.

Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS

Homeland Security Secretary nominee Kristi Noem advanced to a floor vote despite opposition from Sen. Rand Paul and Democratic concerns about her temperament and experience, with the vote splitting largely along party lines.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons resigns

Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, will leave his position at the end of May after overseeing controversial deportation efforts under the Trump administration.

Right-wing politics

The White House Wants to Rebrand Its Mass-Deportation Push

The Trump administration is rebranding its mass deportation policy as targeted criminal removal to improve polling, despite enforcement actions affecting legal immigrants and citizens.

#government-shutdown

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.

fromPOLITICO

US politics

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.

fromPOLITICO

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.

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US politics

There's a DHS Shutdown Deal, But the Crisis Isn't Over Yet

US politics

Johnson calls out GOP Senate over "joke" of a DHS plan

US politics

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

US politics

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

US politics

Deal to fund DHS falters amid bipartisan pushback

US politics

Top immigration officials to testify before Senate as a potential DHS shutdown looms

There's a DHS Shutdown Deal, But the Crisis Isn't Over Yet

Partial funding for the Department of Homeland Security passed, but immigration enforcement remains unfunded, leading to uncertainty in the ongoing government shutdown.

Johnson calls out GOP Senate over "joke" of a DHS plan

Senate Republicans support a short-term DHS funding bill backed by Trump, despite internal disagreements and a lack of Senate GOP objections.

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers, bypassing Congress, while Senate leaders seek traditional funding for DHS.

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved funding for DHS, excluding immigration enforcement, after a 42-day standoff, impacting employee pay and airport operations.

Deal to fund DHS falters amid bipartisan pushback

GOP senators are negotiating DHS funding while facing opposition from Democrats regarding ICE reforms and funding allocations.

US politics

Top immigration officials to testify before Senate as a potential DHS shutdown looms

Mullin's appointment to lead DHS raises questions about future of CISA

Trump appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary after firing Kristi Noem, amid CISA's significant workforce reductions and leadership instability.

Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department

Oklahoma GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin faces Senate confirmation hearing to become DHS Secretary after Kristi Noem's removal due to immigration enforcement controversies and management failures.

Mullin's appointment to lead DHS raises questions about future of CISA

Trump appointed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary after firing Kristi Noem, amid CISA's significant workforce reductions and leadership instability.

Sen. Mullin faces confirmation hearing to lead Homeland Security Department

Oklahoma GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin faces Senate confirmation hearing to become DHS Secretary after Kristi Noem's removal due to immigration enforcement controversies and management failures.

Trump's CISA nominee said he left Coast Guard to address GOP hold

Sean Plankey left the Coast Guard to address concerns about shipbuilding ties that prompted Senator Rick Scott to place a hold on his CISA nomination.

fromABC7 Chicago

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary amid immigration enforcement controversies and budget standoff.

Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos Instead

DHS shutdown leads to significant airport delays as TSA employees refuse to work without pay.

US politics

The DHS Shutdown Is On. Don't Expect It to End Anytime Soon.

A partial government shutdown will begin at midnight Friday, pausing non-immigration DHS operations while ICE enforcement remains separately funded.

Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos Instead

DHS shutdown leads to significant airport delays as TSA employees refuse to work without pay.

US politics

The DHS Shutdown Is On. Don't Expect It to End Anytime Soon.

Trump DHS pick Markwayne Mullin appears before senators for his confirmation hearing | Watch Live

Markwayne Mullin, Oklahoma senator and Trump ally, faces confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary to oversee mass deportation implementation and lead the 260,000-employee department.

What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

Trump nominates Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security to replace Noem, focusing on border security and immigration enforcement.

DHS Spox Refuses to Say Alex Pretti Was Not a Domestic Terrorist' Despite Grilling from Fox Host

Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who worked for the VA, was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents on Saturday. Shortly afterwards, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called Pretti a domestic terrorist; other Trump administration officials also made comments accusing him of brandishing his weapon and intending to kill or massacre federal agents, among other unfounded claims. Video evidence taken by several bystanders, reviewed in frame-by-frame detail by multiple media outlets, contradicted these claims.

US politics

ICE warns of vetting delays amid rapid hiring surge under Trump

ICE struggles with vetting during rapid recruitment expansion, establishing procedures to handle misconduct allegations from recruits' pre-employment histories.

5 of the most-botched deportations of Trump 2.0

Several high-profile deportations during the Trump administration were legally flawed, resulting in wrongful removals, court challenges, apologies, and unresolved criminal cases.

DHS Shutdown Even Likelier After Dems Issue ICE Demands

Senate Democrats propose specific ICE reforms—limits on enforcement near sensitive locations, bans on racial profiling, body-camera protections, and reductions in certain operations—to pressure Republicans.

The First Couple of a Dysfunctional DHS

The officials were under enormous pressure. Trump had recaptured the presidency amid a popular backlash against illegal immigration, and had promised a shock-and-awe program of mass deportations once he returned to power. Now DHS-conceived after 9/11 to protect the country from terrorist attacks-was being ordered to shift its focus and resources toward delivering on the president's campaign pledge.

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