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TSA intercepts loaded gun in carry-on luggage at South Dakota airport security checkpoint

June 9, 2023

TSA intercepts loaded gun in carry-on luggage at South Dakota airport security checkpoint

TSA officers intercepted a loaded gun detected during the routine screening of carry-on luggage at a security checkpoint at Sioux Falls Regional Airport in South Dakota.

House Homeland Republicans to launch probe into Mayorkas’ ‘dereliction of duty’ in handling border crisis

June 8, 2023

House Homeland Republicans to launch probe into Mayorkas’ ‘dereliction of duty’ in handling border crisis

The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on an alleged 'dereliction of duty' by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the crisis at the southern border.

DeSantis defends migrant flights to California, blames sanctuary jurisdictions for encouraging 'open border'

June 7, 2023

DeSantis defends migrant flights to California, blames sanctuary jurisdictions for encouraging 'open border'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that sanctuary jurisdictions who advocated for "open-border policies" should bear the brunt of the ongoing migrant crisis.

RFK Jr. visits southern border in Arizona, calls migrant crisis ‘unsustainable’

June 7, 2023

RFK Jr. visits southern border in Arizona, calls migrant crisis ‘unsustainable’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the southern border in Yuma, Arizona this week, and talked about how the crisis is "unsustainable" amid horrific conditions for migrants.

Ex-DHS chief Wolf accuses Biden admin of ‘crisis by design’ at the border, calls for new leadership

June 7, 2023

Ex-DHS chief Wolf accuses Biden admin of ‘crisis by design’ at the border, calls for new leadership

Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf will call for new leadership at the Department of Homeland Security at a House immigration subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.

‘Shocking’: Lawmakers hear of border crisis’ impact on CBP, ICE morale

June 6, 2023

‘Shocking’: Lawmakers hear of border crisis’ impact on CBP, ICE morale

The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General testified Tuesday on how CBP and ICE staff are facing difficult conditions as they tackle the migrant crisis.

Biden's plan for mass release of migrants loses in court again, teeing up Supreme Court battle

June 6, 2023

Biden's plan for mass release of migrants loses in court again, teeing up Supreme Court battle

The Biden administration was denied its request to stay a lower court order on mass migrant releases, clearing the way for a Supreme Court appeal.

ICE acting director to retire at end of June, second major border security-related retirement in a week

June 5, 2023

ICE acting director to retire at end of June, second major border security-related retirement in a week

The acting director of ICE, Tae D. Johnson, plans to retire at the end of June, making him the second person in Homeland Security in a month to retire.

House Homeland Security Republican demands Mayorkas' impeachment as migrants to be housed at major NYC airport

June 5, 2023

House Homeland Security Republican demands Mayorkas' impeachment as migrants to be housed at major NYC airport

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito demands that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas resign or face full impeachment amid the border crisis.

As Biden admin touts sharp drop in numbers post-Title 42, legal challenges loom

June 3, 2023

As Biden admin touts sharp drop in numbers post-Title 42, legal challenges loom

The Biden administration is touting a significant drop in encounters at the border post-Title 42, but it is also tackling a number of legal challenges to key policies.