Next year's Jan. 6 election certification will get extra security to prevent another riot
In an effort to prevent another riot like the one on Jan. 6, 2021, the Homeland Security secretary has designated the congressional count and certification of the presidential election as a national special security event.
Mayorkas: Texasโ immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorder
The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary specifically called out the stateโs policy of busing migrants to cities in other parts of the country.
Border arrests are expected to rise slightly in August but are hovering near 4-year lows
U.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico during August are expected to rise slightly from July.
Secret Service chief questioned over security failures before Trump assassination attempt
The Secret Service's director says the roof where a shooter opened fire at Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally was identified as a potential vulnerability days before the event.
Homeland Security secretary names independent panel to review Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has appointed a bipartisan, independent panel to review this monthโs assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, Officials said Sunday that the panel members will have extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a review of the planning for and actions taken by the Secret Service and other law enforcement.
Behind Biden's asylum halt: Migrants must say if they fear deportation, not wait to be asked
Border Patrol agents are breaking from a practice in effect since 1997 by no longer asking migrants if they fear deportation.
The stepped-up security around Trump is apparent, with agents walling him off from RNC crowds
Former President Donald Trump was separated from supporters by his Secret Service detail as he walked onto the floor of the Republican National Convention Tuesday night.
Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt
Congressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania that also saw one rallygoer killed and two others seriously wounded.
Signs of trouble at Trump rally were evident in minutes before gunman opened fire
Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trumpโs rally in Pennsylvania: Police had a report of a suspicious man pacing near the magnetometers and were apparently exchanging photos of the suspect.
The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot and injure former President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania.
What to know about Trump assassination attempt and the investigation into the shooting
Authorities want to know how a shooter was able to get on top of a roof so close to where former President Donald Trump was speaking and open fire.
Biden says 'everybody must condemn' attack on Trump and later speaks with ex-president
President Joe Biden says โeverybody must condemnโ the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
US deports 116 Chinese migrants in first 'large' flight in 5 years
The Department of Homeland Security says it has deported 116 Chinese migrants from the United States in the first โlarge charter flightโ in five years.
Josรฉ Raรบl Mulino sworn in as Panama's new president, promises to stop migration through Darien Gap
Josรฉ Raรบl Mulino has been sworn in as Panamaโs next president, facing pressure to slow migration through the Darien Gap that connects his country with Colombia.
Biden administration extends temporary legal status to 300,000 Haitians, drawing a contrast to Trump
The Homeland Security Department says more than 300,000 Haitians already in the United States will be eligible for a major expansion of temporary legal status because conditions in the Caribbean nation are unsafe for return.
Biden's asylum halt is falling hardest on Mexicans and other nationalities Mexico will take
The Biden administration's asylum halt that has led to a 40% drop in arrests for illegal border crossings this month falls hardest on nationalities most susceptible to being deported.
Border arrests fall more than 40% after Biden's halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says
The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.
FEMA is ready for an extreme hurricane and wildfire season, but money is a concern, Mayorkas says
The head of the Homeland Security Department says the agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is prepared as it goes into what is expected to be an intense hurricane and wildfire season.
US dampens criticism of El Salvador's president as migration overtakes democracy concerns
The Biden administration has sent a high-level delegation to El Salvador to attend President Nayib Bukele's inauguration to a second term.
What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees
Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement.
Former aide and consultant close to U.S. Rep. Cuellar plead guilty and agree to aid investigation
A top former aide to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and a political and business consultant have agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to help the Democratic congressman from Texas launder more than $200,000 in bribes and to assist prosecutors in a federal criminal investigation.
China and US resume cooperation on deportation as Chinese immigrants rush in from southern border
Beijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally.
Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.
Democratic US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife are indicted over ties to Azerbaijan
Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in connection with a federal probe into their ties with the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan.
Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas
The CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nationโs critical services from โAI-related disruptions.โ.
Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrates state-authorized pot industry
The U.S. Border Patrol is asserting its authority to seize cannabis shipments amid complaints by licensed cannabis suppliers that shipments worth more than $300,000 have been confiscated in recent months at Border Patrol checkpoints in southern New Mexico.
Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trial
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the trial the โleast legitimate, least substantive, and most politicized impeachment trial in the history of the United States.โ
A flyer at a camp in Mexico urges US-bound migrants to vote for Biden. Its origins are suspect
A humanitarian organization in northeastern Mexico is saying it did not create flyers urging border-bound migrants to vote for President Joe Biden.
Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary
The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began.
Texas Republicans urge Senate Democrats to give Mayorkas a full impeachment trial
Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security secretary in the Senate.
House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial
House impeachment managers have walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate, forcing senators to convene a trial.
House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate
Speaker Mike Johnson will not send the Houseโs articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate this week as previously planned.
Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it starts
House Republicans will delay bringing their case against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until next week, two months after impeaching the Homeland Security secretary.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send Mayorkas impeachment to the Senate next month
House Speaker Mike Johnson will send articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate shortly after Congress returns to Washington next month.
Arrests for illegal border crossings nudge up in February but still among lowest of Biden presidency
The number of arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. southern border with Mexico nudged upward February over the previous month.
US Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says Texas immigration law is unconstitutional
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says that a Texas law giving state authorities the power to arrest and deport migrants who have entered the country illegally is unconstitutional.
House Republicans push bill to arrest migrants accused of theft after Georgia student killed
The House has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of theft.
Influx of firefighters, cooler weather in Texas Panhandle helps keep wildfires in check
An influx of hundreds of firefighters and more favorable weather conditions are helping authorities in the Texas Panhandle keep the largest wildfire in state history from threatening more homes and communities.
Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history
Planes have dropped fire retardant over the northern Texas Panhandle as firefighters are continuing efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history.
Biden and Trump both arrive at U.S.-Mexico border highlighting immigration as a major election issue
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have touched down in Texas for dueling visits to the U.S.-Mexico border.
US Rep. Al Green discusses Houseโs vote to impeach DHS Secretary, funding for Gaza
United States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) is having a press conference on Saturday to address the Houseโs recent vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and funding for Gaza.
Nikki Haley's request for Secret Service protection one step away from final approval
Top congressional leaders have recommended that Nikki Haley receive protection from the U.S. Secret Service after she reported a growing number of threats during her 2024 presidential campaign.
A chaotic US House is losing three Republican committee chairs to retirement in the span of a week
In a single week, the Republican chairs of three U.S. House committees announced they would not be seeking reelection, raising questions about whether the chaos that has reigned this Congress is driving out some of the GOPโs top talent.
US to confront Trump-driven political turmoil at the Munich Security Conference
The Munich Security Conference has been long regarded as a celebration of the U.S.-led post-World War II international order.
Democrats cheer New York win as good omen for November. But is it enough to calm anxiety over Biden?
Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi winning back his Long Island seat could provide a blueprint for Joe Bidenโs reelection campaign heading into November.
Illegal border crossings from Mexico plunge after a record-high December, with fewer from Venezuela
Authorities say arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico fell by half in January from record highs in December to the third lowest month of Joe Bidenโs presidency.
The House has impeached the Homeland Security secretary. Here's what you should know and what's next
The Republican-controlled House has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administrationโs handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas โ by one vote โ over border management
The U.S. House has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration's handling of the U.
Hospitalized Texas Democrat Al Green rushed to Capitol for impeachment vote in scrubs, saving Mayorkas
The Houston Democrat is recovering from abdominal surgery. Democrats did not expect him to attend the vote, but his surprise appearance sank the impeachment vote.
The GOP-controlled House fails to impeach the homeland security secretary. What could come next?
The House has failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administrationโs handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas fails, thwarted by Republican defections
In a dramatic setback, House Republicans have failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Mayorkas is driven by his own understanding of the immigrant experience. Many in GOP want him gone
Supporters of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says he brings a prosecutorโs tenacity and a personal understanding of the immigrant experience in America to the job of running the sprawling agency.
How a small Texas city landed in the spotlight during the state-federal clash over border security
A Texas border city has gained an unsolicited spotlight in an extraordinary showdown between the state's Republican governor and Democratic White House over border security.
As impeachment looms, Homeland Security secretary says his agency will not be distracted by politics
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says he is โtotally focused on the workโ that his agency does and is not distracted by politics.
House GOP takes party-line vote toward Mayorkas impeachment as border becomes 2024 campaign issue
House Republicans have taken a party-line vote toward impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over what they say is his โwillful and systematicโ refusal to enforce immigration laws.
House GOP releases impeachment articles in bid to oust Homeland Security's Mayorkas over the border
House Republicans have released two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
House GOP is moving swiftly toward Mayorkas' impeachment as Senate focuses on a border security deal
House Republicans are laying the groundwork for impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
As House GOP launches effort to impeach Mayorkas, senators want to strike a border deal with him
House Republicans are marching ahead with impeachment plans targeting Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as โderelict in his dutyโ over handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Speaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has led about 60 fellow Republicans in Congress on a visit to the Mexican border.
Justice Dept. accuses 2 political operatives of hiding foreign lobbying during Trump administration
Newly unsealed Justice Department court records say two well-connected political consultants provided false information about lobbying work on behalf of a wealthy Persian Gulf country during the Trump administration.
Deported by US, arrested in Venezuela: One family's saga highlights Biden's migration challenge
The Venezuelan diaspora is one of the most vexing migration challenges facing the U.S. secretary of state and the homeland security secretary when they meet Mexicoโs president Wednesday to discuss unprecedented arrivals at the border.
US delegation is meeting with Mexico's government for talks on the surge of migrants at the border
A top U.S. delegation is meeting with Mexico's president about a surge of migrants reaching the U.S. southwestern border.
Top US officials to visit Mexico for border talks as immigration negotiations with Congress continue
Negotiations over how to control migration at the U.S. border with Mexico aren't just heating up on Capitol Hill.
Illegal crossings surge in remote areas as Congress, White House weigh major asylum limits
Hundreds of dates are written on concrete-filled steel columns erected along the U.S. border with Mexico to memorialize when the Border Patrol has repaired illicit openings in the would-be barriers.
Biden's push for Ukraine aid stalls in Senate as negotiations over border restrictions drag on
President Joe Bidenโs push to have Congress replenish wartime aid for Ukraine as part of a deal on border and immigration policy changes will almost certainly drag into next year.
How the White House got involved in the border talks on Capitol Hill -- with Ukraine aid at stake
Top Biden administration officials have ramped up their involvement in the recent border talks on Capitol Hill.
Senate border security talks grind on as Trump invokes Nazi-era 'blood' rhetoric against immigrants
Time slipping, White House and Senate negotiators are struggling to reach a U.S. border security deal that would unlock President Joe Bidenโs request for billions of dollars worth in military aid for Ukraine and national security.
Biden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid
Top Biden administration officials are trying to reach a last-minute deal for wartime aid for Ukraine by agreeing to Senate Republican demands to bolster U.S.-Mexico border policies to cut crossings.
The Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans in the Hamas attack
Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department is investigating the deaths and kidnappings of Americans during the Hamas attack against Israel on Oct. 7.
US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion
Attorney General Merrick Garland says in announcing a war crimes case against four Russians accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine that U_S_ authorities โwill never stop working to bring those responsible to justice.โ.
A new Homeland Security guide aims to help houses of worship protect themselves
A new guide from the Department of Homeland Security aims to help churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship protect themselves during heightened tensions in faith-based communities across the country.
Congress is eying immigration limits as GOP demands border changes in swap for Biden overseas aid
Republican demands to stop the flow of migrants at the Mexico-U.S. border have left Congress scrambling.
Mayorkas warns of dangers to the US if it loses tools to block terrorists from using drones and WMD
The U.S. government is at risk of losing key tools for preventing terrorists from using drones, chemicals or weapons of mass destruction if Congress doesnโt take action soon.
House pushes off impeachment of Homeland Secretary Mayorkas for handling of southern border
The House has voted to push off a Republican effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Democratic lawmakers want President Biden to protect Palestinians in US from being forced home
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to take steps to protect Palestinians in the United States as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years
A proposed court settlement prevents the government from policies to separate migrant parents from their children at the border for eight years.
Settlement over Trump family separations at the border limits future separations for 8 years
A proposed court settlement prevents the government from policies to separate migrant parents from their children at the border for eight years.
Migrants pass quickly through once impenetrable Darien jungle as governments scramble for answers
Rain-swollen rivers only briefly slowed the otherwise uninterrupted flow of migrants through this jungle-covered border of Colombia and Panama and by midweek another 2,000 bedraggled migrants stumbled out of the Darien jungle.
The Biden administration says it is using executive power to allow border wall construction in Texas
The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Biden administration leveraged sweeping executive power to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas.
US allows Israeli citizens to travel to US visa-free as Israel joins a select group of countries
The Biden administration has admitted Israel into a select group of countries whose citizens are allowed to travel to the United States without getting a visa in advance.
The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the US without a US visa
The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the United States without a U.S. visa.
With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool
The Biden administration's grant of temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans already in the United States may complicate its messaging abroad.
Biden's Democratic allies intensify pressure for asylum-seekers to get work permits
As migration to the United States from Venezuela and other countries soars, Democratic elected officials are pressing the Biden administration to quickly grant work permits for asylum-seekers while their cases wind through immigration courts.
The US government is eager to restore powers to keep dangerous chemicals out of extremists' hands
When Congress returns this week, Homeland Security officials and those in the chemical industries will be watching to see if a program regulating the chemical sector will be on its agenda.
Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with an influx of migrants.
Biden administration sharply expands temporary status for Ukrainians already in US
The Biden administration has announced a major expansion of temporary legal status for Ukrainians already living in the United States, granting a reprieve for those who fled Russiaโs invasion.
Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday, citing an influx of migrants seeking shelter at a time when the cost of housing continues to rise.
White House holds first-ever summit on the ransomware crisis plaguing the nation's public schools
The White House held its first-ever cybersecurity โsummitโ on the ransomware attacks plaguing U.S. schools.
Powerful storm kills 2 people and leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern US
At least two people have died, thousands of U.S. flights have been canceled and more than 1 million have lost power as destructively strong storms moved through the eastern U.S. Residents had been warned to stay indoors Monday.
U.S. House Republicans from Texas target federal funding unless Homeland Security chief is removed
Escalating their fight over Secretary Alejandro Mayorkasโ handling of immigration at the southern border, far-right representatives say they will oppose any appropriations for his agency.
House Republicans grill Mayorkas on 'disastrous' border policy and renew calls to impeach him
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced a barrage of criticism by House Republicans who, in recent months, have floated impeaching the cabinet official over what they see as his dereliction of duty in securing the southern border.