Homeland Security

IMMIGRATION March 19, 2022

Border Patrol told to consider exempting Ukrainians at southern border from Title 42 restrictions: report

Border Patrol agents have been told to consider exempting Ukrainians who present themselves at the southern border from Title 42 restrictions that are being used to quickly expel migrants.

Homeland Security March 19, 2022

ICE accuses DHS inspector general of staging photograph in critical report on migrant facility

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is accusing the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General of having staged a photograph which the watchdog used to show poor conditions at a New Mexico migrant facility.

Homeland Security March 18, 2022

Mayorkas relaunches Homeland Security Advisory Council, a year after removing Trump-era officials

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the relaunching of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC), almost a year after he removed most members of the panel.

Homeland Security March 17, 2022

DHS puts out call for employees to volunteer at southern border amid 'large numbers' of migrants

The Department of Homeland Security has put out a call for employees to volunteer at the southern border, as officials say they are tackling “large numbers” of migrants -- and amid ongoing concerns about a coming surge in the spring and summer months.

Joe Biden March 17, 2022

Biden admin sets up 'war room' to prepare for looming migrant surge: report

The Biden administration is reportedly setting up a “war room” in order to prepare for a looming migrant surge in the coming months, as it considers ending Title 42.

Afghanistan March 16, 2022

Biden admin gives Temporary Protected Status to tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees

The Department of Homeland Security is designating Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status for an initial 18-month period.

Russia March 14, 2022

House GOP investigating US release of Russian cyber criminal

House Republicans are investigating why, in August 2021, the United States released a Russian cyber criminal early from federal custody, as U.S. officials warn of potential cyberattacks against the West amid Russia's multi-front war on Ukraine.

Fox News Flash March 13, 2022

Democrats 'don't believe America is worth defending' if invaded, polling shows: Chad Wolf

Former acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf sounded off on President Biden and his voters Saturday on "Lawrence Jones Cross Country.”

Border security March 11, 2022

Dems call for Biden to end Title 42 border protections, despite fears of looming migrant surge

Top Democrats are ramping up calls for the Biden administration to end Trump-era Title 42 border protections, even amid growing fears of a looming migrant surge in the coming months that threatens to once again overwhelm authorities at the besieged southern border.

Joe Biden March 11, 2022

GOP lawmakers demand ‘decisive action’ from Biden amid increase in fentanyl at the border

18 Republican lawmakers are urging President Biden to take “decisive action” on the fentanyl crisis -- expressing “deep concern” over what they say is inaction by the administration.

IMMIGRATION March 11, 2022

ICE releases FY 2021 report showing drop in arrests, deportations as Biden-era rules went into effect

ICE has released its long-awaited end of year report for FY 2021, showing a decisive drop in arrests and deportations.