DHS Chief Mullin Brings Sea of Change to Agency
#DHS #MarkwayneMullinHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is praised for a "sea of change" at DHS, restoring respect for career staff after Kristi Noem's chaotic tenure. Lawmakers credit improved communication and morale. read more
Ex-cop who killed four trained DHS agents
#DHS #PoliceShootingsFormer cop David Norman, involved in four deadly shootings and self-described as a "savage," trained Homeland Security agents in firearms. He received a $27,748 DHS contract, raising concerns about aggressive tactics used by Special Response Teams in immigration enforcement. read more
DHS detention oversight shuts down amid record deaths
#ImmigrationDetention #DHSThe DHS internal office overseeing immigration detention is closing due to a congressional funding lapse. This occurs despite rising detention numbers and record deaths in custody. Without oversight, detention violations may go unreported as the administration expands detention capacity. read more
Noems replacement grilled over her rent-free stay
#KristiNoem #DHSKristi Noem's replacement faces scrutiny over her continued rent-free stay in a Coast Guard home after being fired as DHS secretary. Representative Garcia demands answers, citing waste and abuse, insisting "Noem must pack her bags and go." read more
DHS seeks $7.5 million for immigration smart glasses
#DHS #SmartGlassesThe DHS plans to spend $7.5 million on smart glasses for agents to identify migrants via biometric data, as per the Trump administration’s 2027 budget. A prototype is due by early 2027, though no funds are committed yet. read more
DHS Counterterrorism Official Suspended Over Sugar Daddy Claims
#DHS #EthicsInvestigationA senior DHS counterterrorism official is on leave after a complaint alleged she solicited funds from 'sugar daddies,' posing a security risk. She denies wrongdoing, stating vacations with a boyfriend were not improper. read more
Noems $145M DHS Deal Faces Scrutiny
#KristiNoem #DHSKristi Noem oversaw a $145.4 million DHS purchase of a Utah warehouse for immigration detention, far exceeding its $97 million tax value. The deal, now under review, is part of an Inspector General probe into her contracting methods. read more
DHS Staff Cheer Removal of Noems Glamour Shots
#DHS #KristiNoemDHS staff celebrated after framed "glamour shots" of former chief Kristi Noem were removed from agency halls. Employees reportedly found the pervasive self-promotion off-putting. Noem was fired in March following multiple controversies. read more
Mullin Defends Spanking as DHS Role Nears
#DHS #ParentingDebateIncoming Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces scrutiny after a 2023 video resurfaced where he described spanking his children as discipline. He will be sworn in Tuesday, replacing Kristi Noem. read more
Noem Fired as DHS Chief After Scandal-Filled Tenure
#KristiNoem #DHSKristi Noem was ousted as Trump's DHS secretary after a tumultuous tenure. Her downfall stemmed from controversial actions, including falsely labeling slain citizens as terrorists, a rumored affair, and a costly ad campaign. Combative testimony sealed her fate. read more
DHS Shakeup Wont Soften Hardline Immigration Tactics
#USImmigration #DHSKristi Noem was fired as DHS secretary after public outcry over violent immigration tactics. Advocates warn her replacement won't change the agency's core deportation agenda, as it remains shielded from oversight and committed to harsh enforcement. read more
Trump Ally Exits DHS After Secretarys Ouster
#USPolitics #DHSCorey Lewandowski, a top adviser to Kristi Noem, is out at DHS following her firing by Trump. Noem faced intense questioning about their rumored affair at a House hearing, which both have repeatedly denied. read more
DHS Staff Cheer as Trump Fires Noem
#DHS #TrumpAdministrationDHS staff celebrated Kristi Noem's firing by President Trump, with some "crying out of happiness." Her tenure faced criticism over disaster response and immigration policies. Trump named Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. read more
Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief After Chaotic Hearings
#TrumpAdministration #DHSPresident Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after contentious hearings. She will depart at month's end, becoming a special envoy for the new "Shield of the Americas" security initiative. Senator Markwayne Mullin is nominated as her replacement. read more
Noem Faces Bipartisan Fury in Senate Hearing
#DHS #KristiNoemRepublican Senator Thom Tillis called Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's tenure a "disaster," comparing it to her killing a dog as a "leadership lesson." He demanded her resignation during a tense hearing over fatal shootings and immigration enforcement. read more
DHS Corrects Error-Riddled Migrant Crime Website
#DHS #ImmigrationPolicyA DHS website naming undocumented migrants charged with crimes was forced to correct errors after a CNN report. The "Worst of the Worst" site listed incorrect charges, which officials blamed on a technical glitch. read more
Noems DHS in Chaos, Trump Mulled Firing
#USPolitics #DHSA Wall Street Journal report alleges "constant chaos" at the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Kristi Noem. It criticizes her leadership style and management with adviser Corey Lewandowski, noting President Trump has entertained firing them. read more
DHS Staffer Faces Punishment Over Email Leak to Journalist
#DHS #SignalgateA Department of Homeland Security staffer faces serious punishment for including a journalist in an email thread about an ICE operation, while the fallout from Signalgate reveals disparities in consequences for leaks. read more
DHS Revokes Legal Protections for 500,000 Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans
#DHS #TrumpImmigrationThe Department of Homeland Security is revoking legal protections for over 500,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans in the latest Trump administration crackdown on immigration. The affected individuals, who arrived after October 2022, face potential deportation within a month. read more
DHS Layoffs Raise Concerns Over Civil Rights Oversight Reduction.
#DHS #TrumpAdministrationThe Trump administration in Kodiak, Alaska, on March 17, 2025, gutted three DHS oversight offices, resulting in layoffs for over 100 workers investigating rights violations and overseeing citizenship, immigration, and detention services. White House downsizing plans may lead to mass firings. read more
DHS Struggles to Secure Beds Amid Surge in Immigration Detentions
#DHS #ImmigrationDHS officials are struggling to find room for the 47,600 people awaiting deportation, prompting the Trump administration to seek more facilities. Despite legal challenges and financial hurdles, the administration remains determined to enforce Trump's aggressive immigration policies. read more
DHS Introduces Self-Deportation App for Migrants, Enhances Enforcement Measures.
#DHS #immigrationDHS has introduced a new app allowing migrants to declare self-deportation for potential future legal return. This app, criticized by some, aims to streamline the immigration process amidst ongoing policy changes. read more
DHS Orders Employees Back, Prepares for Mass Deportations
#DHS #massdeportationsThe Department of Homeland Security orders employees to return to work following Trump's mandate, aligning with planned mass deportations of illegal migrants. Acting Secretary Huffman deems current office hours "unacceptable" and specifies new reporting requirements for employees who fail to return. read more