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February 16

Dems are holding Americans’ national security ‘hostage,’ DHS official argues

DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin explains the impact of the partial DHS shutdown on I.C.E. and reacts to Hillary Clinton’s comments about mass migration on ‘America Reports.’

February 16

Shutdown flips ICE oversight fight as DHS moves to block surprise lawmaker visits

DHS claims government shutdown allows ban on surprise congressional visits to immigration detention facilities, sparking ongoing legal battle with lawmakers.

February 16

Partial government shutdown drags on as DHS funding talks stall

Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands ICE reforms following fatal Minnesota shootings, while Republicans reject changes.

February 15

DHS pushes ahead with detention facility expansion in New York

Fox News correspondent CB Cotton reports on DHS' decision to move forward with its plans to expand detention space, purchasing a warehouse in Chester, New York on 'Fox News Live.'

February 15

Homan fires back at Minnesota leaders' demands that federal government pay for ICE 'damage'

Border czar Tom Homan joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the partial government shutdown, Democratic backlash against ICE, Operation Metro and unrest in Minnesota.

February 15

Columbia pulls promotion for DHS career expo after faculty claims university is aiding 'authoritarianism'

Columbia University withdrew promotion of a DHS-affiliated CBP virtual career expo after faculty criticized the listing as aiding "authoritarianism."

February 14

Over 190,000 'lethal' doses of cocaine seized in Valentine's Day week bust at southern border

CBP officers seized 516 pounds of alleged cocaine worth $6.8 million hidden in flower truck at Laredo's World Trade Bridge border crossing during an inspection.

February 14

ICE ramps up deportation push by boosting capacity to 92,600 beds with $38.3B expansion

ICE plans a $38.3 billion detention expansion to 92,600 beds for deportations, according to an internal memo revealing eight mega-centers by 2026.

February 14

ICE officers face criminal probe for alleged 'untruthful statements' under oath about Minneapolis shooting

Two ICE officers face a criminal investigation after allegedly making "untruthful statements" under oath about a Minneapolis shooting involving Venezuelans.

February 14

'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe

Senators and members of the House headed to the Munich Security Conference without first securing a deal to fund DHS. Their colleagues aren't happy with the decision.