Politics Feb 15 Partial government shutdown drags on amid immigration oversight battle By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
Politics Jan 26 Watch 3:06 Democrats vow to block Homeland Security funding after Minnesota shooting The latest deadly shooting during the Trump administration's immigration operation is having direct consequences on Capitol Hill, and potentially for much of the government. Democratic leaders say they are ready to block funding for DHS until there are reforms to… By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams
Politics Dec 11 WATCH: Noem defends Trump immigration policy in House hearing on security threats Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defiantly defended the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies on Thursday during a House committee hearing, portraying migrants as a major threat faced by the nation that justifies a crackdown that has seen widespread arrests, deportations… By Rebecca Santana, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Nation May 06 Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps The head of Homeland Security says travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny. By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Nation Apr 17 Watch 8:40 Los Angeles schools leader explains why he refused to let DHS agents see students Officers with the Department of Homeland Security recently attempted to enter elementary schools in Los Angeles but were not allowed in. Agents claim to have been conducting a welfare check, not an immigration enforcement action. School administrators say DHS lied… By Laura Barrón-López, Jackson Hudgins
Jan 17 WATCH: Kristi Noem testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for DHS secretary By Rebecca Santana, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, faced senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that will be her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department… Continue reading
Mar 18 Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after late clash on Homeland Security By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Negotiators from Congress and the White House are scrambling to complete work on funding government agencies for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 5:41 What's next for Republicans in Congress after vote to impeach homeland security secretary By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas became the first presidential cabinet member to report to work the day after getting impeached. House Republicans delivered exactly the number of votes they needed to pass the articles 215 to 214. Lisa Desjardins breaks… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 7:14 GOP Rep. Van Duyne discusses divides in House over Ukraine aid, border security By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz With Congress already divided over how to handle aid to Ukraine and the border, House Republicans voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with GOP Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Texas. Continue watching
Feb 13 House votes to impeach Mayorkas in a historic rebuke of a sitting Cabinet member By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. Continue reading