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Mayorkas calls on Congress to fund FEMA disaster relief, warning ‘hurricane season is not over’

October 13, 2024

Mayorkas calls on Congress to fund FEMA disaster relief, warning ‘hurricane season is not over’

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday warned that hurricane season isn't over and urged Congress to fund FEMA for future storms.

Oversight group sues for communications between Harris, CBP as Congress gets stonewalled

October 13, 2024

Oversight group sues for communications between Harris, CBP as Congress gets stonewalled

The Oversight Project is seeking communications similar to those reportedly yet to be produced under a congressional request, between Harris and CBP

Mayorkas grabs high-end sushi from DC Nobu directly after quick stop in Hurricane Helene-hit North Carolina

October 11, 2024

Mayorkas grabs high-end sushi from DC Nobu directly after quick stop in Hurricane Helene-hit North Carolina

DHS Secretary Mayorkas was caught on camera at ritzy restaurant Nobu in D.C. just hours after visiting Hurricane Helene-torn North Carolina on official relief business.

Trump announces 'Operation Aurora' to target illegal immigrant gang members in Colorado

October 11, 2024

Trump announces 'Operation Aurora' to target illegal immigrant gang members in Colorado

Former President Trump is expected to announce “Operation Aurora" during his rally in Colorado Friday afternoon.

Top Republican demands answers as billions in FEMA relief are still going to COVID: 'Legitimate concern'

October 11, 2024

Top Republican demands answers as billions in FEMA relief are still going to COVID: 'Legitimate concern'

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, sent a scathing letter to FEMA chief Deanne Criswell demanding answers on disaster relief immediate-use funding going to COVID concerns.

'Complete failure': Top GOP senator demands full report on migrants entering US, boarding flights without ID

October 11, 2024

'Complete failure': Top GOP senator demands full report on migrants entering US, boarding flights without ID

Sen. Chuck Grassley is pushing the Biden administration to provide a full unredacted DHS OIG report about migrants boarding flights without full identification.

As Hurricane Milton hits Florida, so do more illegal immigrants

October 11, 2024

As Hurricane Milton hits Florida, so do more illegal immigrants

Border Patrol announced that it stopped a group of migrants that arrived by boat on the Florida coast just as Hurricane Milton approached.

Mayorkas refuses to answer questions on Afghan accused of Election Day terror plot

October 10, 2024

Mayorkas refuses to answer questions on Afghan accused of Election Day terror plot

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refused to answer questions about an alleged terror plot in the U.S. by an Afghan evacuee who came to the U.S. in 2021.

'Out of money': Whistleblowers allege lack of Secret Service funds, delayed payments, top senator reveals

October 10, 2024

'Out of money': Whistleblowers allege lack of Secret Service funds, delayed payments, top senator reveals

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is asking the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Secret Service for answers about their funding and payments to agents.

Mayorkas doubles down, hammers 'pernicious' misinformation amid FEMA criticism

October 10, 2024

Mayorkas doubles down, hammers 'pernicious' misinformation amid FEMA criticism

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is furiously pushing back against what he says is "pernicious" misinformation, sometimes spread deliberately, as the agency attempts to deliver relief.