Apr 15 Cameroonians in U.S. granted temporary protection from deporation By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department said Friday it will temporarily shield people from deportation back to Cameroon, saying extreme violence between government forces and armed separatists in the African nation made it unsafe for them to return. Continue reading
Mar 02 WATCH: Border patrol and immigration officials testify on ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy By News Desk Border patrol and immigration officials testified on Wednesday before the House Homeland Security committee on the 'Remain in Mexico' policy. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch 8:36 Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the threat of Russian cyberattacks By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Saher Khan With President Biden's announcement Tuesday that new sanctions are being imposed on Russia, concerns are growing that Moscow could retaliate, including with potential cyberattack against the United States. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the… Continue watching
Feb 01 WATCH: Senate Homeland Security Committee considers nomination of Shalanda Young to head OMB By News Desk Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on Tuesday to consider the nomination of Shalanda Young to be director of the Office of Management and Nani A. Coloretti to be Deputy Director. Continue reading
Sep 03 WATCH: Mayorkas says U.S. could admit more than 50,000 people from airlift By Ben Fox, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security says the government expects to admit more than 50,000 people into the country from the Afghanistan airlift. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Bill Nye testifies before Congress about impacts of climate change on homeland security By Associated Press Bill Nye testified before Congress about impacts of climate change on homeland security. Continue reading
Mar 06 U.S. gives hope to previously denied asylum seekers in camp By María Verza, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press The new opening for people previously denied came as Mexican authorities worked to close the improvised camp along the banks of the Rio Grande, across the border from Brownsville, Texas, that has housed thousands of asylum seekers over the more… Continue reading
Jan 27 U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence By Ben Fox, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The department isn't citing a specific threat, but DHS points to "a heightened threat environment across the United States" that it believes "will persist" in the weeks since Biden took office. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: Alejandro Mayorkas, Biden’s Homeland Security pick, testifies in confirmation hearing By Associated Press Putting his national security team in place quickly is a high priority for Biden, not only because of his hopes for modifying Trump administration policy but also because of diplomatic problems around the world. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: Senate Homeland Security committee examines cyber threats during the pandemic By Justin Stabley The Senate Homeland Security committee examined cyber threats during the pandemic on Wednesday. Continue reading