“Specific mitigation measures” to prevent ransomware attacks ordered by DHS. This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced new requirements for U.S. pipeline operators to bolster cybersecurity following…
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DHS Announces $475 Million in Preparedness Grants
Secretary Mayorkas specifies funding for natural disasters and other threats. On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security released the preparedness funding allocation of $475 million for fiscal year…
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DHS Secretary tells Cubans, Haitians, “Don’t Come”
Mayorkas called his statement a “humanitarian message.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday warned those fleeing Haiti and Cuba amid unrest not to attempt to…
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U.S. Officials to Aid Haiti Assassination Investigation
No U.S. military personnel will be sent. Currently, 28 people are suspected in the murder plot that resulted in the death of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. As questions…
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DHS Secretary Announces New Leaders
Acting assistant and under secretaries in counterterrorism and intelligence. On Friday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced via letter that John Cohen will fill in as…
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U.S.-Canada Border Closure Extended
Canadian officials announce restrictions to continue through July 21. Bill Blair, the Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the announcement on Friday via social media,…
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Migrant Crime Victims to Receive Relief
Federal immigration department may make work permits and deportation relief available to some. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday announced they will expand access to work permits…
Read MoreDHS Nominees Pledge Commitment to Cybersecurity
Microsoft warns Solar Winds hackers are launching new cyber attacks. President Biden’s nominees to the Department of Homeland Security have expressed their commitment to increasing the nation’s cybersecurity…
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DHS Extends U.S. Land Border Closures
Non-essential travel with Canada and Mexico restriction continues. President Biden’s administration announced last week that the U.S. land borders will remain closed to non-essential travel for another month.…
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Construction on Border Wall to Resume
Rio Grande Valley flood levee to be repaired. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it will resume construction on part of the border wall in the Rio…
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