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Portman Urges DC Judge Nominees to Address Case Backlog, Crime Surge During Nomination Hearing

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the nominations of Errol Arthur, Kendra Briggs, and Carl Ross to serve as Associate Judges on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Seven more defendants have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a major drug-trafficking conspiracy and to illegally possessing firearms following a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), joint law enforcement probe.


DHS to Expand Security Cooperation with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

News Release: WASHINGTON - Last week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers was in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to expand security cooperation between the United States and each nation, and to advance key homeland security agreements and objectives. In Doha, Qatar, Under...


Kaufman County, Texas Flood Maps Become Final

News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 12, 2023, for Kaufman County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.


News Release: HOUSTON - The leader of a robbery “rip crew" that targeted game rooms, human smugglers and drug traffickers was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison July 12 following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston and the Houston Police Department (HPD).


News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul Field Office removed an unlawfully present noncitizen foreign fugitive July 13, wanted in Guatemala for murder.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, pressed Errol Arthur, Kendra Briggs, and Carl Ross, nominees to serve as Associate Judges on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, on the need to address...


The Congressional Record published “BORDER SECURITY” in the Senate section on July 13.


Release: PALM SPRINGS, California - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through the security checkpoints at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) this summer, surpassing 2019, pre-pandemic volumes.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Last week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers was in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to expand security cooperation between the United States and each nation, and to advance key homeland security agreements and objectives. In Doha, Qatar, Under ...


DHS-DHS grant application closes on Aug. 12

Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) - Continuing Training Grants - Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) grant opened on July 13.


News Release: A team is defined as a group of people working together toward a common goal. At work, teams are expected to join forces and produce results, but performance is hindered when team members do not work well together. Trust and collaboration are essential for every team's success. Use these tips to help you create a collaborative team environment...


DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

News Release: WASHINGTON-Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is extending the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.


FEMA Awards Almost $6.8 Million to Yale New Haven Hospital for Covid Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $6.8 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse Yale New Haven Hospital for the additional costs of operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.


DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

News Release: WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is extending the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. “As one of my first actions as Secretary, I designated Venezuela for TPS,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “After careful consideration, and in consultation ...


New notice from Coast Guard to be published on July 13

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 13.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a new solicitation in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that address weaknesses in software, a key component of critical infrastructure systems. Cyber-attacks can lead to outages or damage to safety and life-critical systems.



DHS Update on Border Wall Remediation Efforts

News Release: WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will prioritize remaining prior year border barrier funding for environmental remediation and mitigation, as well as for installing updates – such as lighting, cameras, and detection technology – in places with previously built barrier.


What did Homeland Security Department publish on July 11?

The US Homeland Security Department published a five page rule on July 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.