Homeland Security

Pentagon Launches Post-Insurrection Extremism Review

Secretary Austin directs new steps, studies to keep extremists out of the ranks and better protect outgoing troops from being recruited into extremist groups.

  • Ben Watson

With Help From Other Agencies, Homeland Security Ramps Up Employee Vaccinations

Department still has a long way to go to meet its vaccination goals.

  • Eric Katz

As Migrant Apprehensions Rise, Texas Gov. Abbott Slams Biden Immigration Policies in Border Appearance

Apprehensions of migrants have increased substantially at the U.S.-Mexico border since October.

  • Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune

Anticipating Resurgence of Travel, TSA Begins Major Hiring Surge

Biden administration seeks reversal in screener workforce trends from the last year.

  • Eric Katz

The Border Mess That Trump Left Behind

Reversing the previous administration’s cruelties isn’t the same as an unconditional welcome.

  • Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic

Biden's Early Immigration Overhaul Has Overlooked One Growing Problem: A Massive Court Backlog

The nation's immigrations courts have 1.3 million pending cases, and some immigrants in Texas wait nearly five years for a court hearing.

  • Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune

Biden Signs Order Aimed at Reuniting Migrant Families Separated at the Border under the Trump Administration

As part of his promise to reform the immigration system, the president issued three executive orders that review and further roll back his predecessor’s policies.

  • Mariel Padilla, The 19th

Employees, Lawmakers Frustrated by Homeland Security’s Slow COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

A nearly month-old effort has only led to 900 employee vaccinations.

  • Eric Katz

Law Enforcement Alert to Potential Violence at Federal Facilities

The Homeland Security Department issued a bulletin on January 27 warning that elected officials and federal facilities could be targets for domestic extremists.

  • Courtney Bublé

Former Homeland Security Watchdog Officials Fostered ‘Divisiveness, Disorder and Dissension,’ Report Finds

The three senior employees are no longer working for the IG office. 

  • Courtney Bublé

Biden's DHS Pick Defends Ethics Record, Promises Morale Boost for Workforce

Alejandro Mayorkas faces sharp questions over prior controversy despite praise for his service.

  • Eric Katz

Troops at Inauguration Pre-Screened for Extremism, Says DC Guard Commander

“We will use the minimum force required to protect ourselves,” said Maj. Gen. William Walker, in an exclusive interview.

  • Katie Bo Williams

Homeland Security Begins Vaccinating Its Own Employees, With VA's Help

DHS will start the COVID-19 vaccines in eight locations, but officials hope to expand the offering nationwide.

  • Eric Katz
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D.C. Mayor Asks For More Inauguration Security

Multiple armed protests are reportedly being planned for later this month.

  • Courtney Bublé

U.S. Capitol Now More Vulnerable As a Result of Wednesday’s Mob Attack, Former DHS Official Says

A lack of coordination among authorities was evident and will make securing the seat of legislature harder.

  • Patrick Tucker

US Has Achieved ‘Modicum of Success’ in Afghanistan, Top General Says

But years of military stalemate make negotiating with the Taliban the only option, Gen. Mark Milley says.

  • Katie Bo Williams

As Spotlight Fades, What's Next for Special Operators?

Under Trump, the Pentagon's "service secretary" in charge of special operation forces has changed hands eight times between seven people.

  • Kevin Baron

Viewpoint: The Danger of Treating National Security Like a Political Sideshow

Monday was a dangerous day.

  • Kevin Baron

U.S. Elections Are Safer From Foreign Interference, But Gaps Remain

Four years after a big wake-up call, federal, state and local governments are working harder and more closely to ward off threats.

  • Patrick Tucker

Right and Left-Wing Extremists Are Anticipating Election-Related Violence—From the Other Side, Report Finds

Experts say that high tensions could lead to a combustible situation this week.

  • Patrick Tucker

DHS Union Asks for Removal of 'Illegal Gag Order' Asking Employees to Report on Colleagues

Department said that asking staff to inform on coworkers is necessary to protect national security and federal personnel.

  • Eric Katz