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DHS gets behind memorandum to enhance country’s infrastructure
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas has issued a statement following President Joe Biden's signing of the National Security Memorandum (NSM), an action aimed at safeguarding critical American infrastructure.
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Secretary Mayorkas Comments on New National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON - In response to the National Security Memorandum (NSM) signed by President Biden today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas emphasized the importance of securing and enhancing the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure."Our nation’s critical infrastructure consists of the systems and services upon which Americans rely in their daily lives. From the banking system to the electric grid, from healthcare to our nation’s water systems and more, we depend on the safety and defense of our critical infrastructure as a matter of homeland and...
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DHS Receives 15 Consecutive “A” Grades on SBA Small Business Procurement Scorecard
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again proven its commitment to supporting small businesses by receiving a grade of “A+” on the Small Business Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Small Business Procurement Scorecard. DHS was the largest federal agency to exceed all ten of the Scorecard’s small business prime and subcontracting goals."America’s small businesses are essential partners in equipping the Department’s workforce with the tools to fulfill our mission of protecting the homeland," said the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy...
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DHS Publishes Guidelines and Report to Secure Critical Infrastructure and Weapons of Mass Destruction from AI-Related Threats
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled new guidelines and reports aimed at safeguarding critical infrastructure and weapons of mass destruction from threats related to artificial intelligence (AI). These initiatives come in response to President Biden's Executive Order focusing on the responsible development and use of AI.Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas emphasized the importance of addressing AI-related threats, stating, "AI can present transformative solutions for U.S. critical infrastructure, and it also carries the risk...
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Over 20 Experts Join New DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, aimed at advising on the responsible development and deployment of AI technology in critical infrastructure. The Board consists of 22 representatives from various sectors, including software and hardware companies, critical infrastructure operators, public officials, civil rights advocates, and academia.Secretary Mayorkas, who chairs the Board, highlighted the importance of mitigating risks associated with AI while harnessing its potential. He expressed...
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DHS Announces Winners of "Clean Power for Hours Challenge" on Earth Day 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the winners of the Clean Power for Hours Challenge, awarding a total of $835,000 to recipients for their innovative clean energy solutions. The competition aimed to find promising clean energy storage solutions to keep essential services functioning during power outages.Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas highlighted the importance of the challenge, stating, "When disaster strikes, restoring electric power can quickly become a matter of life or death." The challenge empowers citizen innovators to...
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DHS takes measures to protect America’s textile industry from illegal entities
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is implementing measures to bolster the security of the country's textile industry. A new initiative will enable two DHS agencies to collaborate more effectively on their mission to protect America's textile sector, which provides over 500,000 jobs.
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DHS hopes to depend more on AI moving forward
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a comprehensive plan known as the Artificial Intelligence Roadmap. The initiative, aimed at enhancing homeland security, was announced by Eric Hysen, Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, and Alejandro N. Mayorkas, DHS Secretary.
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DHS hopes to depend more on AI moving forward
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) annual report on its efforts to train personnel in identifying signs of human trafficking reveals a significant increase in partnerships compared to the previous year. The Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) Annual Report disclosed that 275,000 government officials were trained, including law enforcement partners, nonprofit organizations, and aviation and transportation personnel.
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DHS officials ‘devastated’ by helicopter accident that resulted in deaths of Border Patrol agent and national guardsmen
The tragic death of two National Guardsmen and U.S. Border Patrol agent Chris Luna near the Texas border town of Rio Grande City has sent shockwaves through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), stated Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.
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Mayorkas urges congress to pass bipartisan bill to secure border
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden for acknowledging the department's significant role in maintaining national security during his State of the Union speech.
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US Customs and Border Protection discover $11 million in fentanyl
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at San Diego’s San Ysidro Port of Entry recently uncovered a significant stash of fentanyl pills, estimated to be worth over $11 million. The illicit substances were found hidden within a 2008 sedan. A CBP K9 unit indicated the potential presence of narcotics in the glove compartment area. Upon further inspection, officers discovered 100 packages containing blue pills concealed within the vehicle's dashboard.
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DHS Deputy Secretary Canegallo: ‘Illicit narcotics are a threat to both the United States and India’
Following a meeting with Indian Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristie Canegallo, expressed optimism that the discussion would facilitate an exchange of ideas on various topics. The primary focus was on maintaining positive business relationships while curbing illegal activities.
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Mayorkas: 'We again called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation, fix the broken immigration system'
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas was part of President Joe Biden’s team that recently toured the border in Brownsville, Texas. Following the tour, Mayorkas took to social media and posted a series of tweets urging Congress to pass legislation he believes will assist in reducing the influx of migrants into America.
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to assist Texas at the southern border in response to fentanyl and immigration surge
Governor Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) has announced that the Montana National Guard will be collaborating with Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) to secure the southern border. According to a recent press release, Gianforte highlighted that this decision comes as every state, including Montana, grapples with the impacts of increased immigration and fentanyl distribution.
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Mayorkas: 'Crackdown on Chinese companies that export precursor chemicals and equipment used to manufacture fentanyl'
Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently engaged in discussions with his Chinese counterparts in Vienna, Austria. The central focus of these discussions was to strategize ways to halt the production and distribution of fentanyl and associated compounds within China. This meeting followed a conversation between President Biden and President Xi at the Woodside Summit in November, where they discussed similar concerns. As a result, the U.S.-People's Republic of China (PRC) Counternarcotics Working Group held...
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Chief Patrol Agent McGurk-Daniel: 'Agents arrested a previously deported Mexican man who was convicted of molesting a child'
Border Patrol agents in the San Diego Sector have made several apprehensions involving sexual predators, as per social media posts by Chief Patrol Agent Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel. This information follows the recent sentencing of a Mexican national to over five years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor.
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Chief Patrol Garcia: 'A citizen of Mexico illegally present in the US was recently sentenced to five years in prison for human smuggling'
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for human smuggling and unlawful possession of a firearm. The announcement was made by Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia of the Swanton Sector.
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Puerto Rico Border Patrol agents seize $4.4 million worth of cocaine
Border Patrol agents at Puerto Rico's Ramey Station recently thwarted a cocaine smuggling attempt involving 395 pounds of the narcotic. The estimated value of the seized drugs was $4.4 million, and they were being transported in a boat near the coastal city of Rincon.
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Border Patrol Cheif Agent McGurk-Daniel: 'Cecilio Jimenez-Bautista admitted to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old migrant'
Patricia D. McGurk-Daniel, Chief Agent of the San Diego Border Patrol, recently disclosed via social media that a Mexican citizen has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a 17-year-old unaccompanied minor. The offender and his brother reportedly guided the victim from Tijuana, Mexico into the United States in June 2022.