Noem considers $50M for a new DHS airplane
President Trump isn’t alone in pursuing new aircraft. Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem is getting a late addition to the Coast Guard’s budget. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), who plays a significant role on the House Appropriations Committee for Homeland Security, has criticized the agency over a $50 million item that was never previously mentioned. “We […]
DHS Should Not Receive Any More Funding; They’re Targeting Immigrants
During a segment on MSNBC’s “All In” that aired on Wednesday, Senator Robert Garcia (D-CA) asserted that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “should not receive another penny.” He emphasized that the agency has targeted U.S. citizens, having already shown a pattern of actions against children, immigrants, and asylum seekers. “We cannot provide them with […]
Rep Swalwell confronts DHS Sec Noem regarding the Trump-shared Abrego Garcia photo
California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, confronted Homeland Security Secretary Krista Noem during a heated exchange about Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a citizen of El Salvador who was deported by the Trump administration. This took place at a Homeland Security Budget hearing in Washington, D.C., where Swalwell questioned the authenticity of photos showing Garcia’s hands marked […]
DHS reports a significant rise in applications for secret service agents
Surge in Secret Service Applications The US Department of Homeland Security has reported an approximate 214% increase in applications for the US Secret Service compared to early last year. Specifically, from January 20 to May 1 of the previous year, around 7,000 applications were submitted. In contrast, this year saw about 22,000 applicants. A spokesman […]
Watch live: Noem speaks to the House about the DHS budget
Homeland Security Director to Testify on Budget Christy Noem, the Director of Homeland Security (DHS), is set to testify before a House committee on Wednesday morning regarding the 2026 faculty budget. Noem has made it clear that she intends to place strict limitations on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is emerging as a […]
DHS responds to Nashville mayor by sharing criminal records of ICE detainees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded on Tuesday to public remarks by Nashville’s Democratic Mayor, Freddie O’Connell, claiming that recent collaborative efforts between the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and ICE led to nearly 200 arrests of undocumented immigrants. ICE and THP revealed that 196 immigrants were taken into custody during these operations in Nashville. […]
Trump’s DHS is mishandling ‘self-deportation’ efforts.
Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem stated that for those residing in the U.S. unlawfully, “Self-abolition is the best, safest, and most cost-effective approach to leave the country and avoid arrest.” The key benefit of voluntary or self-reporting is that it enables illegal immigrants to manage their removal process, steering clear of potentially harsh deportation consequences. […]
Lawmaker Celebrates ‘Unity’ Before Reportedly Getting Into a Physical Altercation With DHS Agents
Liberal lawmakers, previously critical of political opponents for a lack of civility, are now accused of inciting unrest among federal agents at immigration detention centers. Following a confrontation between agents and politicians, including Rep. Ramonica McQuiver from New Jersey, calls for oversight of the Delaney Hall facility have emerged. A variety of video footage shows […]
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghan Refugees
Afghan Refugees to Face Deportation as TPS Ends A significant number of Afghans residing in the U.S. are set to be deported following the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees, effective Monday. Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem indicated that conditions in Afghanistan have reportedly improved enough to allow refugees to return to […]
Court decides in support of Trump administration in DHS, IRS matter
A federal judge declined to issue an injunction on Monday to stop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from collaborating with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which permits U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) to access taxpayer information concerning undocumented immigrants facing deportation. This ruling by U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich occurred in response to […]