Homeland Security

IMMIGRATION April 27, 2022

Biden’s plan to end Title 42 is ‘set up to fail,' Democrats contend

Two Democrats with national defense backgrounds say Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas needs to explain his plan for dealing with the fallout of rescinding Title 42.

Illegal Immigrants April 27, 2022

Leaked ICE doc shows 'Alternatives to Detention' program has 'little value' but 'significant expense'

EXCLUSIVE: A draft Trump-era report by ICE is a scathing assessment of the "Alternative to Detention" program which has expanded significantly since its formation in 2004, and continues to be used today.

Border security April 26, 2022

DHS publishes plan to deal with post-Title 42 migrant surge, amid bipartisan pushback

The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday published its plan to deal with a post-Title 42 migrant surge -- as it faces loud bipartisan pushback over its plans to end the public health order on May 23.

Joe Biden April 26, 2022

Illegal immigrant population increased by 1 million in Biden's first year: analysis

The number of illegal immigrants living in the United States increased by approximately a million in the first year of the Biden administration, and cost the American taxpayer an additional $9.4 billion, according to a new analysis by a conservative group.

Homeland Security April 26, 2022

House Republicans accuse DHS of pushing 'ideologically driven agenda' with transgender policies

More than two dozen House Republicans are expressing their concern about new transgender policies issued by the Department of Homeland Security, claiming the agency is pushing an “ideologically driven agenda” that could threaten national security.

National Security April 25, 2022

Biden admin rolls out first 'whole-of-government' plan to counter threats to US posed by drones

The Biden administration is rolling out its first whole-of-government plan to counter threats posed by drones to the United States, a senior administration official said Monday.

Border security April 24, 2022

Top House Republicans question Mayorkas' ‘suitability for office’ amid border crisis

FIRST ON FOX: A number of top House Republicans are doubling down on their criticism of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as the crisis at the border escalates, and questioning his suitability for office – just as the U.S. is facing yet another potential surge in migrants at the southern border.

Border security April 21, 2022

Biden admin moving officers from northern US to southern border for Title 42 migrant surge, Cuellar says

Rep. Henry Cuellar said Thursday the Biden administration plans to move officers from northern part of the U.S. to deal with the border surge after Title 42 lifts.

IMMIGRATION April 21, 2022

Democratic Reps. Elissa Slotkin, Abigail Spanberger warn Biden administration of border 'security crisis'

EXCLUSIVE: Two frontline Democrats have teamed up to warn the Biden administration of a looming immigration crisis if border agents no longer have a Trump-era tool to expel migrants from the country.

Homeland Security April 21, 2022

Biden admin to introduce streamlined parole program for Ukrainians, end Title 42 exemption

The Biden administration will next week introduce a streamlined program for Ukrainian nationals who wish to seek humanitarian parole in the U.S. -- at the same time as it ends an exemption to Title 42 for Ukrainians arriving via the southern border.

Washington DC April 19, 2022

Grand jury indicts two men who allegedly posed as federal agents, gave Secret Service agents gifts

Two men accused of posing as Homeland Security personnel and heaping lavish gifts on Secret Service agents were indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday on charges of false impersonation of an officer of the United States and unlawful possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, according to a court filing.