Politics Jan 05 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas outlines Biden’s new restrictive immigration plan By Associated Press
Politics Nov 22 House Republican leader McCarthy threatens to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border McCarthy is positioned to become the new House speaker when the new Congress convenes in January. He said the Republican majority will use "the power of the purse and the power of the subpoena" to hold President Joe Biden's administration… By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Politics Nov 17 WATCH: DHS, FBI heads testify before Senate on China surveillance inside the U.S. During a Senate hearing on threats to the U.S. homeland, FBI Director Christopher Wray was quizzed about Chinese efforts to use their own police to surveil dissidents inside the United States. By Associated Press
Nation Nov 15 WATCH: Mayorkas, Wray testify on threats to the U.S. homeland in House hearing The House Committee on Homeland Security covered a range of global and national dangers facing the United States -- including cyber threats, election security, international terrorism and the increasing threat of domestic terrorism. By News Desk
Politics May 04 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies amid criticisms of new disinformation board A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism. By Amanda Seitz, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press
Apr 27 WATCH: Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas testifies on Title 42 in Senate hearing By News Desk Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is expected to testify on DHS budget in Senate hearing on Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 08 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas speaks on security for upcoming Super Bowl By Christopher Weber, Associated Press U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said at least 500 members of his department are devoted to safety for the big game, including agents focused on ferreting out cyber threats and preventing human trafficking. Continue reading
Nov 16 WATCH: Senate committee questions Mayorkas on security at the border, fighting terrorism By Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifying. Continue reading
Oct 19 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas tests positive for COVID By Associated Press A DHS statement says the secretary has only "mild congestion" after taking a routine test Tuesday and testing positive. Mayorkas is fully vaccinated. Continue reading
Sep 27 Biden administration unveils new plan for young immigrants By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press The proposal seeks to satisfy concerns of a federal judge who ruled in July that the policy was illegal. It takes on heightened importance as prospects for legislation have dimmed. Continue reading