News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released a statement regarding the Fifth Circuit Ruling on DACA.

News Release: The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has always placed a special focus on aviation security. That’s one of the reasons why the work that is being done by S&T’s Next Generation (NextGen) Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) program team is such a high priority.

News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding today’s ruling on the DACA: “I am deeply disappointed by today’s DACA ruling and the ongoing uncertainty it creates for families and communities across the country. We are currently reviewing the court’s decision ...

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams helped Hurricane Ian survivors at a “one day only" registration intake center at the Rural Heritage Center in Geneva, Florida, Seminole County today, as assistance teams continue to go door to door to meet people where they are and help survivors with their unique needs. Mobile Registration Intake Centers are opening throughout the state. Survivors can visit these sites for help applying for assistance.

News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding today’s ruling on the DACA...

News Release: WASHINGTON -- A week after widespread flooding in Florida from Hurricane Ian, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program policyholders are beginning to receive funds to help jumpstart their recovery. To date, FEMA has provided $3.5 million in advance payments to policyholders who have started the claim process.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has made recommendations to the Coast Guard regarding cyberspace staff recruitment and retention.

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 11.

News Release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement recognizing October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month...

News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis County will close on Wednesday, October 12 at 6 p.m. It will reopen as a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) on Thursday, October 13 at 9 a.m.

News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - Before the water began to recede and the winds grew silent in 2017, one phrase stood out above the rest to symbolize recovery - “VI Strong." This expression not only reflects the spirit of Virgin Islanders but also captures the recovery efforts over the past five years. Building “VI Strong" means using resources to not only rebuild what was lost but building back stronger and more resilient to protect against future disasters.

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 11.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. granted an additional 30 days of 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective actions, ensuring the first 60 days of response and recovery are all federally funded. Starting today, FEMA will have three Disaster Recovery Centers available for Florida residents.

News Release: Often, when the days become shorter and fall turns to winter, we may begin to feel a noticeable shift in our mood. Millions of people experience this change each year and simply brush it off as a case of the “winter blues." In reality, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a diagnosable form of depression...

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - All Disaster Recovery Centers and Multi-Agency Resource Centers will be operating under their regular hours on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10.