May 06 U.S. to let some high-skilled immigrant spouses work By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press The Obama administration wants to allow some spouses of high-skilled immigrants to work in the United States, the departments of Homeland Security and Commerce announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch Sniper attack sparks worry over security of nation’s power grid By PBS News Hour An organized sniper attack on an electrical substation near San Jose, Calif., last April raises unsettling questions about the vulnerability of our nation’s power grid. Judy Woodruff talks to Jon Wellinghoff, former chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and… Continue watching
Jan 27 Obama administration tops its own deportation record By Ruth Tam In one term, the Obama Administration has deported roughly 80 percent the number of immigrants the George W. Bush administration deported in two. Pew Research Center reported that Homeland Security set new records for deportations in 2012. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch What leadership qualities would Jeh Johnson bring to Homeland Security? President Obama nominated former Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, tapped to succeed Janet Napolitano. Judy Woodruff takes a closer look at Johnson's career and challenges he could face with Daniel… Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch News Wrap: CIA uses NSA data to track down targets, carry out drone strikes News Wrap: CIA uses NSA data to track down targets, carry out drone strikes… Continue watching
Feb 15 Napolitano Names Top Three Countries Where Cyber Attacks Against U.S. Are Launched By Larisa Epatko Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told NewsHour senior correspondent Ray Suarez on Friday that cyber attacks on the United States are on the rise, and internationally, three countries are the biggest sources: Iran, Russia and China. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Discusses Immigration Agenda Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Discusses Immigration Agenda… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch N.C. Arrests Raise Concerns about Homegrown Terrorism After seven North Carolina men were arrested on accusations of planning a terrorist attack, law enforcement officials said they were concerned about other possible homegrown terrorists. Ray Suarez speaks with a terrorism expert and a civil rights advocate. Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch Holocaust Museum Reopens Following Fatal Shooting Kwame Holman reports on the National Holocaust Museum's reopening following Wednesday's fatal shooting of a security guard by white supremacist James W. von Brunn and provides an update on what authorities have learned about the shooter. Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch Germany Thwarts Plan to Bomb U.S. Facilities German officials on Wednesday arrested three men accused of plotting to bomb American facilities in Germany. A reporter in Berlin provides further details on the incident. Continue watching