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.
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.
Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the endMayorkas reflects on immigration challenges faced during Biden's presidency and the complexities of communication surrounding these issues.
Biden administration surveillance and AI tools for tracking and ranking immigrants set to help Trump deportation crackdownTrump's return to power will leverage advanced surveillance and AI tools for stricter immigration enforcement.
Trump Admin Is Misleading Public About Venezuelans at Guantanamo, Attorneys SayThe U.S. government is transferring migrants labeled as 'low risk' to Guantanamo Bay amidst legal and civil rights concerns.
ICE raid proves Tren de Arauga is real - despite denials of open-borders DemsDHS's recent actions against Tren de Aragua gang members reveal a stark contrast to earlier official denials about gang activity in Colorado.
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.
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.
Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the endMayorkas reflects on immigration challenges faced during Biden's presidency and the complexities of communication surrounding these issues.
Biden administration surveillance and AI tools for tracking and ranking immigrants set to help Trump deportation crackdownTrump's return to power will leverage advanced surveillance and AI tools for stricter immigration enforcement.
Trump Admin Is Misleading Public About Venezuelans at Guantanamo, Attorneys SayThe U.S. government is transferring migrants labeled as 'low risk' to Guantanamo Bay amidst legal and civil rights concerns.
ICE raid proves Tren de Arauga is real - despite denials of open-borders DemsDHS's recent actions against Tren de Aragua gang members reveal a stark contrast to earlier official denials about gang activity in Colorado.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 strips schools, churches of immigration enforcement protectionsThe DHS has lifted protections for certain areas, allowing immigration officials to arrest individuals in schools, churches, and healthcare facilities.
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.
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 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.
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 strips schools, churches of immigration enforcement protectionsThe DHS has lifted protections for certain areas, allowing immigration officials to arrest individuals in schools, churches, and healthcare facilities.
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.
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 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.
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity AgencyElon Musk's DOGE operatives, including 19-year-old Edward Coristine, have joined CISA, prompting concern over their access to sensitive government information.
Trump admin fires security board investigating Chinese hack of large ISPsDHS will dismiss advisory committees undermining national security and constitutional rights.Concerns raised about potential political bias in Cyber Safety Review Board appointments.
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.
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity AgencyElon Musk's DOGE operatives, including 19-year-old Edward Coristine, have joined CISA, prompting concern over their access to sensitive government information.
Trump admin fires security board investigating Chinese hack of large ISPsDHS will dismiss advisory committees undermining national security and constitutional rights.Concerns raised about potential political bias in Cyber Safety Review Board appointments.
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.
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.
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.
DHS must do more to appropriately govern AI, watchdog findsDHS must improve AI governance practices to protect civil rights and privacy.
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.
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.
DHS must do more to appropriately govern AI, watchdog findsDHS must improve AI governance practices to protect civil rights and privacy.
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.
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.
DHS to end temporary protection for approximately 350,000 VenezuelansDHS ends protections for 350,000 Venezuelans, risking their return to an oppressive regime.
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.
DHS to end temporary protection for approximately 350,000 VenezuelansDHS ends protections for 350,000 Venezuelans, risking their return to an oppressive regime.
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.
'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 tests new generative AI programsDHS expanding use of generative AI for various pilot projectsThese pilot projects aim to improve investigative work, immigration officer training, and hazard mitigation planning
DHS will test using genAI to train US immigration officersThe DHS has an AI roadmap for training immigration officers using generative AI. LLMs can have inaccuracies and biases, leading to potential issues in decision-making processes.
'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 tests new generative AI programsDHS expanding use of generative AI for various pilot projectsThese pilot projects aim to improve investigative work, immigration officer training, and hazard mitigation planning
DHS will test using genAI to train US immigration officersThe DHS has an AI roadmap for training immigration officers using generative AI. LLMs can have inaccuracies and biases, leading to potential issues in decision-making processes.
Intel Officials Warned Police That US Cities Aren't Ready for Hostile DronesDHS expresses concern over the effectiveness of current counter-drone technologies due to evolving tactics used by unauthorized drone operators.
US Homeland Security will reportedly collect face scans of migrant kidsDHS plans to collect facial data from migrant children for facial recognition algorithm improvement, raising ethical concerns over consent and data usage.
DHS surveillance tools lack bias and privacy protections, GAO saysDHS lacks sufficient policies for addressing bias and privacy concerns related to surveillance technologies despite widespread use.
US Homeland Security will reportedly collect face scans of migrant kidsDHS plans to collect facial data from migrant children for facial recognition algorithm improvement, raising ethical concerns over consent and data usage.
DHS surveillance tools lack bias and privacy protections, GAO saysDHS lacks sufficient policies for addressing bias and privacy concerns related to surveillance technologies despite widespread use.
The Technology the Trump Administration Could Use to Hack Your PhoneD.H.S. contracted a spyware firm to potentially enhance surveillance amid rising concerns over privacy and government overreach.
Brandon Wales reflects on 20 years of cyber as he leaves CISACybersecurity has significantly grown at DHS over the years, with a focus on public-private partnerships remaining consistent.
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.
Brandon Wales reflects on 20 years of cyber as he leaves CISACybersecurity has significantly grown at DHS over the years, with a focus on public-private partnerships remaining consistent.
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.
Obama DHS Secretary Shocks Fox & Friends By Insisting It's Obvious' Kamala Harris Would Be Tougher On the Border' Than TrumpVice President Kamala Harris may adopt a tougher stance on border security than Donald Trump if elected.
DHS releases critical infrastructure priorities for next two yearsDHS to focus on threats to critical infrastructure like AI, supply chain, and relation with China for the next 2 years.
Tim Walz's China ties are just too deep to ignoreDHS has serious concerns about Tim Walz's connections to the Chinese Communist Party.
DHS releases critical infrastructure priorities for next two yearsDHS to focus on threats to critical infrastructure like AI, supply chain, and relation with China for the next 2 years.
Tim Walz's China ties are just too deep to ignoreDHS has serious concerns about Tim Walz's connections to the Chinese Communist Party.
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.
Mayorkas, Cheatle Slam Baseless and Insulting' Criticism of Women in Law Enforcement After DEI' Attacks on Secret ServiceDHS defends female Secret Service agents against critics questioning their role in law enforcement.
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.
The Department of Homeland Security Wants to Use AI to Train Immigration OfficersDHS unveils AI roadmap with Silicon Valley partners for pilot programs.DHS plans to use AI in various areas including immigration interviews and disaster readiness.
At the border, migrants wait and see' as encounters with Border Patrol dip 40%New asylum restrictions led to a 40% decrease in encounters at the border, DHS reports.