DHS and FBI looking into former FBI Director James Comey’s deleted seashell post that seems to threaten Trump
The Federal Investigation Director has launched an inquiry into remarks made by former FBI director James Comey, which appeared to threaten President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Comey shared a post on social media featuring an image of Shell Formation from a beach, which quickly ignited backlash. People connected the phrase “8647” in his message to […]
DHS seeks 20,000 National Guard soldiers to assist with large-scale deportations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has asked for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, as confirmed by DHS officials to Hill on Thursday. Director Tricia McLaughlin stated that the DHS is requesting Pentagon security forces to “perform their presidential duties from the American people, arrest and deport […]
House Democrat warns that DHS will target American citizens.
On Wednesday, Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif) suggested that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could potentially start deporting U.S. citizens if its budget expands as requested in 2026. In a conversation on MSNBC’s “All About Chris Hayes,” Garcia responded to a question regarding the Trump administration’s desire for a “significant expansion of DHS funding, particularly […]
DHS Requests 20,000 National Guard Troops to Help with Immigration
President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly requested over 20,000 national security personnel to assist with immigration matters. According to two U.S. officials cited in a report published Thursday, this request comes after the Pentagon was instructed by Trump to bolster ranks by bringing in 20,000 officers from various state or federal […]
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. […]