News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security, in close coordination with state and local officials, is leading federal efforts to ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVII. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas was in Phoenix and Glendale, ...

Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, has said the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's new pursuit policy will put agents at risk.

A Republican congressman from New Jersey called for "decisive consequences" the day before the shooting down of Chinese surveillance balloon this past weekend.

News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding Israel’s Visitor Refusal Rate

News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. -- All FEMA/State/Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery Centers in Alabama will close on Sundays.

Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. Football fans planning to head to Phoenix to cheer on the Chiefs can fly like winners if they follow a few travel tips before their flight to the big game and back home with their stash of Super Bowl souvenirs.

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced updates to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Use of Force Policy as required by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the...

Release: PHILADELPHIA Football fans who plan to fly to Phoenix to cheer on the Eagles can fly like winners if they follow a few travel tips before their flight to the big game and then fly home with their stash of Super Bowl souvenirs.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas made a statement on the Family Reunification Task Force and the successful reunification of more than 600 children with their families.

News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - FEMA and the state of Alabama are opening two disaster recovery centers Feb. 7 in Greene and Sumter counties to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm and straight-line winds from Nov. 9-11, 2022.

Release: HARRISBURG, Pa. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Harrisburg International Airport prevented a York County, Pa., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 6). The 9mm gun was loaded with seven bullets.

Release: ERIE, Pa. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Erie International Airport prevented a Crawford County, Pa., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 6). The.380 caliber gun was loaded with six bullets.

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the costs of providing quarantine housing to the public and to homeless populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Chinese police station in New York that reportedly was affiliated with aggressive Chinese policing tactics has been closed amid concerns expressed by several members of Congress.