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No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

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The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.

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Washington DC

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump Wildly Claims He Has Process' to Fund ICE that Bypasses the Senate Filibuster'

Trump claims to have a process to fully fund ICE without Senate votes, criticizing Democrats for wanting to defund law enforcement agencies.

Trump says he will order ICE to airports for security amid government shutdown and vows to arrest 'all illegal immigrants' | Fortune

Trump plans to deploy ICE agents in airports to enforce immigration laws amid a congressional standoff and partial government shutdown.

Washington DC

Trump to circumvent Congress with order to pay all DHS workers

Trump plans to pay all DHS employees directly, bypassing Congress amid ongoing government shutdown negotiations.

Trump Wildly Claims He Has Process' to Fund ICE that Bypasses the Senate Filibuster'

Trump claims to have a process to fully fund ICE without Senate votes, criticizing Democrats for wanting to defund law enforcement agencies.

Trump says he will order ICE to airports for security amid government shutdown and vows to arrest 'all illegal immigrants' | Fortune

Trump plans to deploy ICE agents in airports to enforce immigration laws amid a congressional standoff and partial government shutdown.

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US news

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.

Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.

US news

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Airport congestion eases as TSA workers receive backpay but record DHS shutdown drags on US politics live

Security lines at airports have improved as TSA officers receive backpay after the government shutdown.

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Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.

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Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.

Media industry

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

George's dismissal was due to personality clashes, not strategic disagreements, during a critical time for the Army.

#immigration

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Social justice

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Mission District

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

US politics

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.

fromIndependent

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.

Social justice

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.

Mission District

Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life

Rafael Concepcion has dedicated himself to creating tools to resist federal immigration enforcement after witnessing the impact on his community.

US news

Federal judge rules DHS illegally stripped immigration status from thousands who entered through CBP One App

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.

fromIndependent

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.

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Hegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff in Leadership Shakeup

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George amid a leadership shake-up at the Pentagon.

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.

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6 days ago

Top ICE Official Falling Apart Medically Due to Stress of Getting Yelled At

Managing ICE has caused Todd Lyons significant stress, leading to hospital visits and impacting his decision-making ability.

#dhs

US politics

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

SF politics

DHS drops investigation into former acting CISA chief's failed polygraph exam

US politics

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

US politics

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

US politics

Republican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdown

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ICE Warehouse Concentration Camps Put on Hold as DHS Corruption Spills Into Full View

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.

DHS drops investigation into former acting CISA chief's failed polygraph exam

DHS closed an investigation into CISA staff who arranged a polygraph for the former acting director, clearing them of wrongdoing.

Johnson Caves on DHS, But Shutdown Deal Could Unravel Again

The Senate passed a bill to reopen DHS, but House Republicans rejected it until a sudden agreement was reached with Trump's assurance of funding.

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.

Republican leaders agree to advance funding deal to end DHS shutdown

Congress is advancing legislation to fund DHS operations, excluding immigration enforcement, potentially ending the longest funding lapse in US history.

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ICE Warehouse Concentration Camps Put on Hold as DHS Corruption Spills Into Full View

DHS has paused its ICE warehouse campaign amid concerns over excessive spending and contract investigations.

Pete Hegseth Wracked by Paranoia' About Being Fired, Trump Administration Official Claims

Pete Hegseth's paranoia over being replaced by Dan Driscoll has led to significant personnel changes in the Army leadership.

Washington DC

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case on birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visitors.

House GOP Holds DHS Hostage for More ICE Funding

House Republicans resist reopening DHS despite Trump's order, delaying funding until they see progress on reconciliation.

#department-of-homeland-security

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.

Right-wing politics

House Rejects Senate Bill to Fund DHS Without ICE

Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Republican leadership has revived a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 47-day funding lapse, excluding ICE and Border Patrol initially.

fromSlate Magazine

2 months ago

US politics

It's Time to Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security

Right-wing politics

House Rejects Senate Bill to Fund DHS Without ICE

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Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Republican leadership has revived a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 47-day funding lapse, excluding ICE and Border Patrol initially.

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2 months ago

US politics

It's Time to Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.

Senate Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown

Senators approved a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE and parts of CBP, to end a 42-day partial shutdown.

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SF politics

Senate locked in staring contest on DHS as insults fly

SF politics

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

US politics

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

US politics

With DHS Still Shutdown, GOP Gives Up on Dealmaking

US politics

Mike Johnson and John Thune Announce Surprise DHS Deal

US politics

Johnson digs in after GOP resistance torpedoes DHS funding deal

Senate locked in staring contest on DHS as insults fly

Senate leaders are at an impasse over funding proposals for DHS and ICE, with Democrats rejecting additional ICE funding demands.

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Republican leaders are pushing for a reconciliation bill to fund DHS and defense, emphasizing the need for offsets in savings.

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.

With DHS Still Shutdown, GOP Gives Up on Dealmaking

The Senate passed a DHS funding measure, but House Republicans rejected it, leading to a legislative impasse and renewed calls to eliminate the filibuster.

Mike Johnson and John Thune Announce Surprise DHS Deal

House and Senate leaders announced a new deal to fully fund DHS after a month of partial shutdown, blaming Democrats for previous funding rejections.

Johnson digs in after GOP resistance torpedoes DHS funding deal

Johnson is pursuing a GOP-only funding solution for DHS, rejecting bipartisan efforts that include ICE and CBP funding.

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.

Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS

Homeland Security Secretary nominee Kristi Noem advanced to a floor vote despite opposition from Sen. Rand Paul and Democratic concerns about her temperament and experience, with the vote splitting largely along party lines.

A $10 billion 'slush fund' to pay TSA agents: Trump's latest unilateral loophole, explained | Fortune

Political power in the U.S. is constitutionally vested in Congress, but Trump's actions during the government shutdown challenge this principle.

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Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.

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ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

You'll keep seeing ICE agents at airports until TSA is back to 100%, border czar says

ICE agents will remain at US airports until operations return to normal amid ongoing TSA staffing issues.

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.

fromwww.dw.com

US: Trump orders ICE agents to airports amid budget standoff

ICE agents will assist TSA at airports to address staffing shortages due to the government shutdown.

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.

fromTechCrunch

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

You'll keep seeing ICE agents at airports until TSA is back to 100%, border czar says

ICE agents will remain at US airports until operations return to normal amid ongoing TSA staffing issues.

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.

fromwww.dw.com

US: Trump orders ICE agents to airports amid budget standoff

ICE agents will assist TSA at airports to address staffing shortages due to the government shutdown.

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.

Republicans announce plan to end record-long DHS shutdown

Republican Congress plans to fully fund immigration enforcement and border security while reopening the Department and ensuring federal workers are paid.

Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Senate for Ongoing DHS Shutdown: They Need to Do Their Job and Help Us'

Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate for the DHS shutdown, impacting TSA agents and causing long security lines at airports.

Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos Instead

DHS shutdown leads to significant airport delays as TSA employees refuse to work without pay.

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

US Homeland Security Department's funding negotiations stall

Democrats demand banning masks for immigration agents and stronger DHS oversight after fatal ICE and Border Patrol shootings amid a partial DHS shutdown.

US politics

The DHS Shutdown Is On. Don't Expect It to End Anytime Soon.

A partial government shutdown will begin at midnight Friday, pausing non-immigration DHS operations while ICE enforcement remains separately funded.

Speaker Mike Johnson Blames Senate for Ongoing DHS Shutdown: They Need to Do Their Job and Help Us'

Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate for the DHS shutdown, impacting TSA agents and causing long security lines at airports.

Trump Blows Up DHS Deal, Chooses ICE Airport Chaos Instead

DHS shutdown leads to significant airport delays as TSA employees refuse to work without pay.

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

US Homeland Security Department's funding negotiations stall

US politics

The DHS Shutdown Is On. Don't Expect It to End Anytime Soon.

ICE Agents Frustrate Airport Workers as Shutdown Drags On

ICE agents deployed to airports to alleviate security line issues are not properly trained, causing frustration among TSA employees and passengers.

Trump Caves on DHS Shutdown, Bets Agenda on Risky Plan B

Donald Trump has shifted to support Senate Republicans in reopening non-immigration functions of the Department of Homeland Security.

fromAdvocate.com

Senior Trump officials seem to have no idea what ICE agents are supposed to be doing at airports

There is significant confusion among top officials regarding the role of ICE agents at U.S. airports.

3 weeks ago

Republicans Are Holding the TSA and FEMA Hostage to ICE

Democrats blocked DHS funding to impose guardrails on ICE, causing airport delays and FEMA concerns, while proposing selective funding excluding immigration enforcement agencies.

The First Couple of a Dysfunctional DHS

The officials were under enormous pressure. Trump had recaptured the presidency amid a popular backlash against illegal immigration, and had promised a shock-and-awe program of mass deportations once he returned to power. Now DHS-conceived after 9/11 to protect the country from terrorist attacks-was being ordered to shift its focus and resources toward delivering on the president's campaign pledge.

US politics

The White House's resistance to reforming ICE prolongs the Department of Homeland Security shutdown

Negotiations to limit ICE and Border Patrol powers are stalled, leaving the Department of Homeland Security unfunded and a shutdown likely through at least February.

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.

DHS Shutdown Even Likelier After Dems Issue ICE Demands

Senate Democrats propose specific ICE reforms—limits on enforcement near sensitive locations, bans on racial profiling, body-camera protections, and reductions in certain operations—to pressure Republicans.