Sep 23 Trump weighs new travel restrictions as ban nears expiration By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump is weighing the next iteration of his controversial travel ban, which could include new, more tailored restrictions on travelers from additional countries. Continue reading
Aug 01 Homeland Security will waive environmental reviews, other laws to build U.S. border wall By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press It will mark the sixth time that the department has exercised that authority since 2005 and the first time since 2008. Continue reading
Jul 30 Incoming Homeland Security secretary has served 3 presidents By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press Elaine Duke, set to become acting U.S. homeland secretary on Monday, has the rare distinction of serving in high-level positions in three administrations. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 3:30 Immigration raids to target teens suspected of gang membership By PBS News Hour U.S. immigration officials on Sunday are expected to begin four days of nationwide raids targeting teenagers suspected of belonging to gangs, under a plan outlined in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security document that has been viewed by Reuters. Reuters… Continue watching
Jul 17 U.S. to offer 15,000 extra temporary worker visas this year By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The extra H-2B visas are for seasonal, non-agriculture workers for jobs at a variety of businesses, including resorts. Continue reading
Jul 09 State election officials worry about 2018 election security By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press State election officials voiced doubt Saturday that adequate security measures can be adopted before 2018 elections to safeguard against the possibility of a foreign government interfering in U.S. elections. Continue reading
Jul 08 U.S. officials aware of possible hacking at nuclear facilities By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Nuclear and other energy providers have been advised by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI that hackers may be trying to breach their computer systems. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 3:30 Who’s in and who’s left out as Trump travel ban takes effect By PBS News Hour President Trump’s executive order banning entry into the U.S. from six majority-Muslim countries finally takes effect Thursday after months of legal and political wrangling. The Supreme Court issued a partial green light earlier this week by only allowing those with… Continue watching
Jun 21 Intel officials detail how Russian cyberattacks sought to interfere with U.S. elections By Richard Lardner and Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Current and former government officials painted a sinister portrait Wednesday of Russian cyberattacks on the United States aimed at interfering in the U.S. presidential election last year. Moscow stockpiled stolen information and selectively disseminated it during the campaign… Continue reading
Jun 21 WATCH LIVE: Senate holds hearing on how to stop Russian interference in future U.S. elections By Joshua Barajas Homeland Security and FBI officials will face questions from a Senate Intelligence Committee on what can be done to prevent further Russian interference. Continue reading