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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours 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 news
fromAxios
14 hours 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
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours 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 news
fromAxios
14 hours 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
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

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.
more#ice
#dhs
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours 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.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
18 hours 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
1 week 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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
more#dhs
#surveillance
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day 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.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 hour 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
1 day 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.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 hour 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.
more#surveillance
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 hours 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows | Fortune

Congress is investigating Binance's compliance with anti-money laundering regulations amid concerns over Iranian crypto flows.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
16 hours ago

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
20 hours 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.
#immigration
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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
4 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
5 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.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

How ICE Landed At Your Airport

Immigration enforcement has shifted from a Republican strength to an electoral liability, yet remains a priority despite its reduced visibility.
Left-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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
4 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
5 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.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

How ICE Landed At Your Airport

Immigration enforcement has shifted from a Republican strength to an electoral liability, yet remains a priority despite its reduced visibility.
more#immigration
#cybersecurity
Higher education
fromNextgov.com
2 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
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day 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.
Higher education
fromNextgov.com
2 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
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day 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.
more#cybersecurity
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 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.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours 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.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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
3 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
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
more#fisa
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Senate confirms Sen. Mullin as DHS secretary. And, Iran denies U.S. talks to end war

President Trump is pursuing talks with Iran amid ongoing conflict, but trust issues and leadership uncertainty complicate negotiations.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief detained by US immigration authorities

Alexandre Ramagem fled Brazil after being convicted for involvement in a coup plot and was detained by US immigration authorities.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
18 hours 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.
#homeland-security
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

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

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.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition and concerns over airport screening delays.
more#homeland-security
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
#deportation
US politics
fromIntelligencer
22 hours 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.
fromAxios
2 days ago
US politics

ICE deported 442,000 last fiscal year, 1st data released under Trump 2.0 shows

The Trump administration's first official deportation statistic shows a goal of 1 million deportations for the next year, despite budget cuts.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
22 hours 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.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

ICE deported 442,000 last fiscal year, 1st data released under Trump 2.0 shows

The Trump administration's first official deportation statistic shows a goal of 1 million deportations for the next year, despite budget cuts.
more#deportation
#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

Senate locked in staring contest on DHS as insults fly

Senate leaders are at an impasse over funding proposals for DHS and ICE, with Democrats rejecting additional ICE funding demands.
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
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
2 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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

The House is considering legislation to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants against Trump's efforts to end the program.
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromPOLITICO
2 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
2 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.
more#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
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.
more#markwayne-mullin
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 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
4 weeks 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.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
4 weeks ago

Quick vote on Mullin's DHS nomination hangs on classified briefing

Mullin's nomination faced scrutiny over unverified claims of war zone travel and classified missions he refused to disclose publicly, prompting senators to demand transparency and cooperation.
#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.
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?'

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.
more#government-shutdown
#dhs-leadership
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks 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.
more#dhs-leadership
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.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.
US politics
fromJezebel
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
#dhs-shutdown
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

US Homeland Security Department's funding negotiations stall

Democrats demand banning masks for immigration agents and stronger DHS oversight after fatal ICE and Border Patrol shootings amid a partial DHS shutdown.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.
more#dhs-shutdown
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
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Senate Dems block funding bill amid DHS overhaul fight

Democrats unanimously blocked a procedural motion to advance funding, increasing urgency to pass DHS stopgap funding to avoid a government shutdown.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

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.
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