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Senators Demand Accounting for DHS Aircraft Acquisitions
Senators Murray and Murphy have demanded a full accounting of DHS aircraft purchases, including luxury jets, citing concerns over OBBBA fund deployment.
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US Finalizes Rule Ending Indefinite Visa Stays for Students and Journalists
The DHS has announced a new rule ending indefinite ‘duration of status’ for F, J, and I visa holders, capping stays at four years starting September 15.
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DHS Breaks Silence on Fatal Maine ICE Shooting as Public Outcry Mounts
Federal agents killed 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine, sparking protests and calls for accountability as officials confirm he was not the operation’s target.
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Man Sues DHS, Alleging Retaliatory ‘Warning Notices’ Against Critics
David Streever is suing the DHS after federal agents confronted him over a critical email, alleging the government uses ‘warning notices’ to silence dissent.
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DHS Criticizes Minnesota Governor Walz Over Pardon of Convicted Sex Offender
The US Department of Homeland Security condemned Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for pardoning a convicted sex offender, potentially blocking his federal deportation.
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Federal Judges Challenge Detention Policies as DHS Abandons New Jersey Facility
Federal judges are increasingly releasing detainees, while DHS cancels a planned New Jersey facility amid intense public and legal pressure.
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D.C. Appeals Court Upholds Expansion of Expedited Deportation Procedures
A federal appeals court has overturned an injunction blocking the Trump administration’s plan to implement fast-track deportation for non-citizens apprehended anywhere in the U.S.
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Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Tenure: Calibrating the Machinery of Mass Deportation
After 60 days in office, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is attempting to navigate the volatile space between Donald Trump’s mass deportation mandate and the institutional stability required to avoid the political pitfalls of his predecessor.
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DHS Shutdown Drags On, Raising Border Security Concerns
As the DHS shutdown enters its ninth week, officials warn of disintegration and growing backlogs, raising concerns about border security and immigration. What does it mean for Armenians?.
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Bryon Noem Photos: Allegations of ‘Double Life’ Surface
A trove of explicit photos and messages attributed to Bryon Noem, husband of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, has emerged, sparking concerns over potential security risks and political fallout.
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Pelosi Raises Alarm Over Midterm Security and DHS Stability
In an exclusive interview, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed deep apprehension regarding the President’s influence on election integrity and the ongoing deadlock at the Department of Homeland Security.
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Senate Ends 40-Day DHS Shutdown, Leaves ICE Funding Unresolved
The U.S. Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 40-day shutdown, though ICE and Border Patrol remain excluded from the deal.
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Trump Pauses Iran Strikes Amid Budget Impasse with Congress
President Donald Trump has announced a five-day suspension of planned strikes on Iranian energy sites, as domestic tensions over DHS funding and Congressional cooperation reach a critical juncture.
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Fetterman Vote Advances Mullin for DHS Amid Party Split
Senator John Fetterman broke with his party to provide the decisive vote advancing Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security, saving the pick after committee chairman Rand Paul voted against it.
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US Airport Delays Worsen as DHS Shutdown Hits TSA Staffing
Travelers across the U.S. are facing hours-long security wait times as a Department of Homeland Security shutdown leads to increased TSA staff absences during peak spring break travel.
