DHS
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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.
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Senator Markwayne Mullin in Line to Replace DHS Secretary Noem
Senator Markwayne Mullin is under review by President Trump to take over as Homeland Security Secretary following scrutiny of Kristi Noem’s leadership.
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Kristi Noem Grilled by Senators on DHS Policies and Conduct
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense questioning from senators regarding controversial immigration enforcement, fatal shootings of U.S. citizens, and alleged constitutional violations.
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Mamdani Secures Columbia Student’s Release After Trump Meeting
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump in Washington D.C., securing the immediate release of Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva, detained by DHS agents.
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DHS Denies ICE Deployment at Polls Amid Conflicting Trump Ally
A senior DHS official denied plans to deploy ICE agents at polling places, countering statements from Trump allies suggesting otherwise ahead of midterms.
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New Video Challenges DHS Account of 2025 ICE Shooting
Body camera footage from a 2025 ICE shooting in Chicago disputes DHS claims, sparking renewed protests over federal immigration enforcement tactics. Use
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DHS Shootings Face New Scrutiny Amid 2026 Government Shutdown
Thirteen DHS shootings since September 2025 are under renewed scrutiny during an early 2026 government shutdown. Lawmakers are debating agency oversight.
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DHS Funding Blocked: Senate Gridlock Puts Agency Operations on Brink
Senate Democrats have blocked a full-year Department of Homeland Security funding bill, leading to an imminent shutdown of key agency operations by Friday. The deadlock stems from disagreements over proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms.
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Army Veteran Godfrey Wade Faces Deportation After 50 Years in U.S.
Godfrey Wade, an Army veteran from Covington, Georgia, faces imminent deportation after living in the United States since 1975, despite an honorable discharge and decades of community life. His detention by ICE, following a minor traffic stop, has sparked congressional…
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Amid Deaths, 50501’s ‘ICE Out of Everywhere’ Campaign Sweeps US
More than 300 anti-ICE protests are underway across the United States today, January 31, 2026, as the 50501 movement launches its “ICE Out of Everywhere” national day of action, demanding accountability for recent deaths involving federal immigration agents and comprehensive…
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US Government Partially Shuts Down Amid Immigration Enforcement Dispute
A partial US government shutdown began on Saturday, January 31, 2026, following a congressional impasse over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, fueled by Democratic demands for new restrictions on federal immigration agents.
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Bondi Demands Minnesota Policy Reversal Amid Federal-State Standoff After Shooting
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has formally demanded that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz repeal sanctuary policies and provide state records to federal authorities, escalating tensions after a federal agent fatally shot Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Sig Sauer Handgun Identified Amid Fatal Minneapolis Federal Agent Shooting
A Sig Sauer Emperor Scorpion handgun was identified in a fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis, fueling intense local-federal tensions and widespread protests. This incident, the third of its kind this month, highlights broader conflicts over federal immigration enforcement.
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Federal Agent Shooting in Minneapolis Fuels Outcry Amid Immigration Crackdown
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot by federal agents, sparking outrage from local officials and intensifying protests against federal immigration enforcement, marking the third such incident this month.
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Congress Unveils Funding Deal Amid ICE Standoff to Prevent Shutdown
U.S. congressional negotiators have unveiled a comprehensive bipartisan funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown before the January 30 deadline, despite significant Democratic opposition regarding funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The $1.2 trillion package addresses key areas…
