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Department of Homeland Security (US)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a prominent U.S. federal executive department, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Established in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, it represents the largest reorganisation of the U.S. federal government since 1947. Its primary mission is to safeguard the American people, homeland, and values from various threats. The DHS focuses on anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cybersecurity, transportation security, and disaster prevention and management. It plays a crucial role in securing critical infrastructure and enhancing national resilience.

Department of Homeland Security (US)

Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA during shutdown

The agency has lost more than 480 transport security officers, while US lawmakers remain unable to reach a funding deal.

Minnesota sues for access to evidence in killings of Good and Pretti

US judge blocks Trump administration from detaining thousands of refugees

ICE agents to screen travellers at US airports as TSA absences soar

Trump orders immigration agents to the busiest airports amid a crippling budget stand-off.

Trump threatens to put ICE agents in US airports amid TSA funding clash

Air travel has faced major disruptions as safety officers call in sick while missing pay cheques over a partial US government shutdown.

Trump administration can resume ‘third-country’ deportations, appeal court rules

Attorney General Pam Bondi called the ruling, that deports undocumented migrants to countries that are not their own, a ‘key win’.

Afghan asylum seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says

Mohommad Nazeer ⁠Paktyawal, who had worked with the US military in Afghanistan, died ⁠in Texas after his arrest on Friday, AfghanEvac said.

Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief

Senator Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem, who is the first Senate-confirmed member of Trump’s ‌Cabinet to be removed this term.

Trump Homeland Security spokeswoman out amid immigration crackdown backlash

Tricia McLaughlin, the face of DHS press operations, is a prominent booster of the president’s increasingly unpopular hardline approach.

Over 1,000 agents leave Minnesota as immigration surge winds down

US border tsar says a ‘small’ security force will remain to protect remaining personnel following weeks of volatile protests.

Partial US government shutdown throws Congress into turmoil again

Second shutdown in four months after funding halted for Department of Homeland Security, as Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a deal.

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon to enter plea in Minnesota ICE protest case

Lemon had livestreamed a protest against Trump’s deployment of ‌armed immigration agents into Minnesota’s biggest cities.

Trump ending aggressive Minnesota immigration crackdown

The Trump administration retreats from Minnesota, and speculation is rife about which cities might be targeted next.

Trump’s cheeky dance with Lady Liberty to headline German carnival

German carnival float lampoons Trump, with satirical flair, showcasing political commentary and cheeky designs.

Trump border tsar removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota

Tom Homan’s comments came after US President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in the region.

Trump signs spending bill to end US shutdown, setting stage for ICE fight

Hard negotiations loom as Democrats seek big changes to immigration operations following the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Nicole Good.

Palantir defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales

CEO says Palantir is supporting some ‘unusual operations’, but has safeguards to prevent government overreach.

Trump demands ‘no changes’ as House moves to end US shutdown

US president warns against a repeat of last year’s record 43-day stoppage, calling for immediate passage of spending bill.

Child detained by ICE in raid returns to Minnesota after judge’s order

Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released after a federal judge blasts the Trump administration’s ‘ill-conceived’ pursuit of deportation quotas.

US partial government shutdown likely until at least Tuesday

US House speaker sees a swift end to the latest shutdown, amid an ongoing political battle over ICE funding and tactics.

France’s Capgemini to sell US subsidiary under pressure for ICE contract

French lawmakers and Finance Minister Roland Lescure asked Capgemini to explain a contract signed with US immigration enforcement agency ICE.

US must release 5-year-old ‘bunny hat boy’ detained by ICE, judge orders

Liam Conejo Ramos was allegedly used as bait to lure out his family, further strengthening the backlash against Trump’s migrant crackdown.

US may have averted major shutdown by splitting bill, but partial closure is on

House approval still needed, with a funding lapse expected before lawmakers move to pass the spending package early next week.

US Justice Department opens probe into killing of Alex Pretti in ICE incident

Authorities did not explain why investigation was not launched into killing of Minneapolis woman Renee Good by an ICE agent 17 days before.

Trump DOJ arrests ex-CNN anchor over church protest after judge rebuffed charges

Taken into custody covering the Grammys, Don Lemon’s lawyer calls arrest a ‘First Amendment violation’, saying he was just chronicling a protest.

Senate leaders scramble to avert shutdown after Trump, Democrats strike deal

Passage delayed as Senate leaders work to win enough support for spending package before late Friday deadline.

Trump border tsar suggests Minnesota ICE drawdown if local officials cooperate

Homan stressed, however, that the administration was not backing down on immigration and vowed to stay until the ‘problem’s gone’.

How the folksy ‘Genuine American Hero’ became an anti-ICE anthem

Shootings in Minneapolis have led to scathing criticism from the likes of Jesse Welles and Bruce Springsteen.