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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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 news
fromAxios
2 days ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency

Scrutiny intensifies over fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will step down at the end of May, says DHS

Todd Lyons is resigning as acting director of ICE after a year of controversy and criticism over immigration enforcement tactics.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

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 news
fromAxios
2 days ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency

Scrutiny intensifies over fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will step down at the end of May, says DHS

Todd Lyons is resigning as acting director of ICE after a year of controversy and criticism over immigration enforcement tactics.
#fbi
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Officials Are Openly Discussing' Kash Patel's Replacement as FBI Director: Report

Senior Trump administration officials are discussing a successor for FBI Director Kash Patel amid concerns about his job security and behavior.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job

FBI Director Kash Patel panicked over a technical error, fearing he was fired, reflecting his concerns about job security amid administration changes.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Officials Are Openly Discussing' Kash Patel's Replacement as FBI Director: Report

Senior Trump administration officials are discussing a successor for FBI Director Kash Patel amid concerns about his job security and behavior.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job

FBI Director Kash Patel panicked over a technical error, fearing he was fired, reflecting his concerns about job security amid administration changes.
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
23 hours ago

Anthropic's Amodei meets Wiles and Bessent at the White House over Mythos access and Pentagon standoff

The White House described the conversation as 'introductory, productive, and constructive,' saying the three discussed 'opportunities for collaboration, as well as shared approaches and protocols to address the challenges associated with scaling this technology.'
Artificial intelligence
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

House passes 10-day FISA extension after prospects of long-term deal collapse

The House passed a 10-day extension of a U.S. surveillance program amid GOP divisions, delaying a longer-term renewal effort.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

House passes 10-day FISA extension after prospects of long-term deal collapse

The House passed a 10-day extension of a U.S. surveillance program amid GOP divisions, delaying a longer-term renewal effort.
#immigration
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

The MAGA loyalist working to grow the foreign guest-worker program

Rep. Andy Harris advocates for increasing seasonal foreign workers while supporting Trump's immigration policies.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Democrats' strategy to limit immigration enforcement funding has failed, while Republicans continue to secure substantial funding for ICE and CBP.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

The MAGA loyalist working to grow the foreign guest-worker program

Rep. Andy Harris advocates for increasing seasonal foreign workers while supporting Trump's immigration policies.
Miami food
fromqns.com
1 day ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon has started kicking trans troops out of the military, DOJ says

The Pentagon is actively removing transgender service members under Trump's military ban, with separation processes initiated against two plaintiffs.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
Higher education
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

CISA cancels CyberCorps summer internship hiring amid DHS shutdown

CISA reversed its decision to onboard summer interns due to a funding lapse in the Department of Homeland Security.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Copy of Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
Higher education
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

CISA cancels CyberCorps summer internship hiring amid DHS shutdown

CISA reversed its decision to onboard summer interns due to a funding lapse in the Department of Homeland Security.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Copy of Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Senate committee approves quantum reauthorization bill with 7 amendments

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative Act with several key amendments for technological advancement and cybersecurity.
#dhs
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago
US politics

How to Fix DHS

The core issue with DHS is not leadership changes but systemic problems within the agency itself.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
US politics

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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

DHS officials testified about funding needs amid a record-breaking shutdown affecting operations and employee pay.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

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.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.
Washington DC
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump's border wall lurches closer to schedule

Border wall construction is progressing slower than anticipated, facing delays and local opposition, despite claims of long-term security benefits.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

FBI's Kash Patel denies excess drinking amid officials' US security concerns

Kash Patel denies heavy drinking allegations and threatens legal action against the Atlantic, while concerns about his leadership persist.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins, but tensions remain high with ongoing U.S. naval blockades on Iran.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Pentagon announces senior appointments to CIO's office

Five officials appointed to the Pentagon's CIO office to enhance technology management and drive transformation.
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

GOP leaders prepare to steamroll opponents of DHS funding plan

Sen. Rick Scott insisted on spending cuts to offset the new enforcement funding, while Sen. Tommy Tuberville emphasized the need for military funding and other GOP priorities.
SF politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

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.
#department-of-homeland-security
#homeland-security
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl

Senators are negotiating a Homeland Security funding proposal that excludes ICE's enforcement operations amid ongoing budget disputes.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Secret Service is embracing new solutions to combat malicious drones, director says

The U.S. Secret Service is adopting kinetic mitigation technologies to counter drone threats for upcoming large-scale events.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

House Bucks Trump, Votes to Shield Haitians From Deportation

The Trump administration targets legal immigrants, particularly Haitians under TPS, for deportation despite their refugee status and ongoing crises in their home country.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump DHS Slammed After Data Reveals It Tried to Deport Nearly 300 Veterans

The Trump administration reduced protections for veterans while still promoting military benefits for recruitment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war US politics live

House Democrats filed six articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors related to unauthorized military actions in Iran and other official acts.
US politics
US politics
fromKqed
2 days ago

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.
#dhs-funding
fromAxios
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

SF politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Republican leaders are pushing for a reconciliation bill to fund DHS and defense, emphasizing the need for offsets in savings.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

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.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow

Senate Republicans are concerned about the $75 billion immigration enforcement bill's potential to complicate and delay the legislative process.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

GOP leaders struggle to keep $75B immigration plan narrow

Senate Republicans are concerned about the $75 billion immigration enforcement bill's potential to complicate and delay the legislative process.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

White House Border Czar Tom Homan Says the Catholic Church Should Sit Down and Let Me Educate Them'

Tom Homan criticizes the Catholic Church's stance on illegal immigration, advocating for secure borders and expressing disappointment in their political involvement.
#markwayne-mullin
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Senate confirms brawler Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security Department after Kristi Noem

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, raising concerns over his record on LGBTQ+ rights and controversial behavior.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Homeland Security to review allegation that Swalwell employed undocumented nanny

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for hiring an undocumented immigrant as a nanny amid sexual misconduct allegations.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

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.
#senate-confirmation-hearing
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

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
2 weeks ago
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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Sunday Show Hosts Confront Senate Democrats On Shutting Down DHS Amid Iran War: Is It Responsible With the Threat of Terror Attacks?'

Democrats offered multiple funding resolutions for DHS and other agencies, which Republicans rejected, while media questioned Democratic responsibility during security threats.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 weeks ago

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 politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Sunday Show Hosts Confront Senate Democrats On Shutting Down DHS Amid Iran War: Is It Responsible With the Threat of Terror Attacks?'

Democrats offered multiple funding resolutions for DHS and other agencies, which Republicans rejected, while media questioned Democratic responsibility during security threats.
#dhs-shutdown
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago
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.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US politics

5 things to know about the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security shut down after lawmakers failed to fund it amid disputes over immigration-enforcement reforms following two fatal shootings by immigration officers.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

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.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown

Democrats reject Mullin's DHS nomination despite his openness to warrant requirements, demanding legislative reforms rather than agency discretion to prevent policy reversals.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

What Could Go Wrong? An Election Denier Is About to Run Homeland Security

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, nominated for Secretary of Homeland Security, has a controversial record including election denial, extreme anti-abortion positions, and inappropriate conduct, raising concerns about his fitness for the role.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Reporter Presses Rand Paul About Confirming DHS Pick Who Mocked Him Being Attacked

Sen. Rand Paul, chairing the Homeland Security committee, scheduled a confirmation hearing for Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary for the following Wednesday with a vote Thursday, pending completion of FBI background checks and ethics reviews.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

GOP Chairman Cuts Republican Colleague Off in Tense ICE Hearing Clash

Rep. Michael McCaul criticized immigration policy, praised Tom Homan's targeted ICE operations, and questioned whether Minneapolis enforcement has de-escalated after two deaths.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hakeem Jeffries calls for 'dramatic reform' at DHS

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says replacing Nancy Pelosi is like following after Michael Jordan. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images In response to the deaths of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., is urging his Republican counterparts to "rein in" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "ICE is completely and totally out of control and it needs to be reined in, which is why we need dramatic reform at the Department of Homeland Security," Jeffries told Morning Edition.
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