US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
As news of US flights back to Haiti spreads, migrants fret about where to go
The US Department of Homeland Security said it was addressing an influx of migrants, in part by accelerating expulsion flights.
Sun Sep 19 2021
US facing biggest migrant surge in 20 years: Homeland Security
The number of attempted border crossings by people from Central America and Mexico has steadily increased since April 2020.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Biden to unveil sweeping immigration reforms
The reforms would include a path to citizenship for millions of longtime US residents without papers.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Hacking victim SolarWinds hires ex-Homeland Security official Krebs as consultant
Krebs was the first leader of Homeland Security unit CISA and led the national effort to keep the 2020 election safe from hacking.
Fri Jan 08 2021
U.S. Senate panel approves ban on using TikTok app on government devices
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs approves bill banning TikTok on government devices.
Wed Jul 22 2020
In surprise move, Trump administration reverses course on barring many foreign students
The Trump administration on Tuesday abandoned a plan that would have forced out tens of thousands of foreign students following widespread condemnation of the move.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Trump orders stepped up 'extreme vetting' after New York attack
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter he had ordered the Department of Homeland Security to step up its "extreme vetting program" following a vehicle attack in New York.
Wed Nov 01 2017
Saudi Arabian Airlines expects U.S. laptop ban to be lifted by July 19 - SPA
The airline is working with the country's civil aviation authority, GACA, to implement new security measures for U.S.-bound flights announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security last week.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Cyber firms warn of malware that could cause power outages
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it was investigating the malware, though it had seen no evidence to suggest it has infected U.S. critical infrastructure.
Tue Jun 13 2017
US might expand laptop ban to 71 airports - Homeland Security
The U.S. restrictions imposed in March currently cover about 350 flights a week originating from 10 airports, primarily in the Middle East.
Thu Jun 08 2017
U.S., Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa
Passengers travelling from a specific list of airports could not bring into the main cabin devices larger than a mobile phone such as tablets, portable DVD players, laptops and cameras.
Wed Mar 22 2017
How much is Donald Trump's travel and protection costing?
President Donald Trump's 2018 budget proposal is unabashed in its goal: slashing or eradicating a number of social and research programs to offset new spending on defense and homeland security.
Sat Mar 18 2017
Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexico border
Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by U.S. authorities under a proposal being considered by the Department of Homeland Security.
Sat Mar 04 2017
Trump administration has found only $20 mln in existing funds for wall: document
The rapid start of construction, promised in an executive order issued in January on border security, was to be financed with "existing funds and resources" of the Department of Homeland Security.
Thu Mar 02 2017