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US politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

DHS agents' actions raise concerns about accountability and credibility in law enforcement.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
21 hours ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

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.
US politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

Agents of Chaos: Border Patrol's Year of Unchecked Force | KQED

DHS agents' actions raise concerns about accountability and credibility in law enforcement.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Nine charged over alleged conspiracy to import tonnes of cocaine and meth via mother ship' in Australian waters

Nine men are accused of a drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine and methamphetamine in Australia following a trawler sinking incident.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
15 hours ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
16 hours ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
#tsa
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

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.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

TSA agents will soon be paid but it may not mean immediate relief at airport security lines

TSA officers are set to receive immediate pay to alleviate long security lines at U.S. airports during peak travel times.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports persist despite an executive order to pay TSA officers, causing significant delays for travelers during spring break.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
22 hours ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

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.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

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.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

TSA agents will soon be paid but it may not mean immediate relief at airport security lines

TSA officers are set to receive immediate pay to alleviate long security lines at U.S. airports during peak travel times.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports persist despite an executive order to pay TSA officers, causing significant delays for travelers during spring break.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
22 hours ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

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.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
23 hours ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
23 hours ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
#trump
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
US politics

Saturday Links: Trump Signs Executive Order to Pay TSA Officers As Shutdown Resumes

Washington DC
fromAxios
2 days ago

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.
US politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Saturday Links: Trump Signs Executive Order to Pay TSA Officers As Shutdown Resumes

Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA officers immediately amid a government shutdown and high absentee rates.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump says he wants to send federalized troops to L.A., San Francisco

Trump seeks to redeploy federal troops to combat crime and enforce immigration in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

Trump plans to sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents amid ongoing budget impasse affecting airports and workers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

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.
Healthcare
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
2 days ago

The pipe bomber next door: Westchester man charged with menacing neighbors with blasts

A man was arrested for making pipe bombs in his apartment after neighbors reported loud explosions.
Business intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Survey: Human capital is a key barrier to government AI adoption

Federal leaders view AI as essential for improving agency efficiency, but many initiatives remain in early stages due to various implementation barriers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

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.
Careers
fromFuturism
5 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.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

TSA employees to get paid Monday following Pres. Trump directive as shutdown continues

Passengers at Oakland airport faced small lines and delays, while TSA employees experienced low morale due to working without pay for weeks.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Why TSA agents aren't getting paid right now - and what it will take to change that

TSA agents have worked without pay since mid-February due to a partial government shutdown over DHS funding disagreements, causing airport security delays and staff absences.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
19 hours ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

TSA workers get temporary financial relief as Coast Guard civilians work with no pay during shutdown

Federal employees under the Department of Homeland Security, including Coast Guard civilians, remain unpaid during the partial government shutdown, impacting operations and morale.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
4 days ago

The DHS shutdown might never end

The government shutdown has left tens of thousands of workers affected, with low morale and no immediate resolution in sight.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Why TSA agents aren't getting paid right now - and what it will take to change that

TSA agents have worked without pay since mid-February due to a partial government shutdown over DHS funding disagreements, causing airport security delays and staff absences.
#first-amendment
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Labeling Anthropic a National Security Threat

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense's actions towards Anthropic, citing First Amendment violations.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
17 hours ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Labeling Anthropic a National Security Threat

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense's actions towards Anthropic, citing First Amendment violations.
US politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
17 hours ago

The FAA's "Temporary" Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE

The Trump administration's flight restriction limits the First Amendment right to record law enforcement using drones near ICE and CBP vehicles.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

ICE Agents Get Stunning New Order From Top Brass About Engaging Protesters, Internal Email Shows

ICE officers in Minnesota must not engage with agitators and will limit enforcement to immigrants with criminal charges or convictions.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

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.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
3 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
Privacy professionals
fromFEDweek
5 days ago

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.
#homeland-security
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

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.
#immigration
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

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.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

ICE begins its descent on the nation's airports on day 43 of the partial government shut down | Fortune

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA during a government shutdown causing long security lines.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown

Trump emphasizes arrests of Somali immigrants and threatens to deploy ICE agents for airport security amid government shutdown.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

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.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

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.
US politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

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.
US politics
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

ICE Agents Are Being Deployed to U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown-What Travelers Should Expect

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to address security issues amid a partial government shutdown.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

ICE begins its descent on the nation's airports on day 43 of the partial government shut down | Fortune

Federal immigration officers are being deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA during a government shutdown causing long security lines.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown

Trump emphasizes arrests of Somali immigrants and threatens to deploy ICE agents for airport security amid government shutdown.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
4 weeks ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
#fbi-cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Sunnyvale Homicide Being Used By Homeland Security to Argue Against Sanctuary Policies

The Sunnyvale domestic violence homicide case has been politicized by DHS due to the suspects' deportation history.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

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.
US politics
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

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.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 week ago

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.
US news
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Federal agents in Minnesota could outnumber total Twin Cities police

A potential 3,000 federal ICE and CBP agents would equal five times Minneapolis Police Department manpower and nearly one agent per 1,000 Twin Cities residents.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

What Exactly Are ICE Agents Doing at Airports?

ICE agents deployed to airports to assist TSA amid staffing shortages, but their specific roles remain unclear and have drawn skepticism.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No deportation officer has been killed in the line of duty since ICE's creation

Of the 15 officers who died in the line of duty while working for Enforcement and Removal Operations, the ICE branch charged with detaining unauthorized migrants within the interior of the US, all but two died of Covid. One deportation officer, Brian Beliso, died of a heart attack in 2020 during a foot chase. The other deportation officer to die of something other than Covid, Lorenzo Roberto Gomez, experienced heat stress during a training exercise in El Paso, Texas, leading to hospitalization.
US politics
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

DHS plans to build a unified biometric matching system combining face, fingerprint, iris, and other identifiers across multiple enforcement agencies.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

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.
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