Guidance specifies priority areas for federal, state, and local security efforts. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has published priority areas to guide the cybersecurity efforts of critical…
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DOJ Charges Executives in Illegal Adderall Scheme
They are the department’s first criminal drug prosecutions related to telemedicine. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the arrest of the founder and CEO of Done…
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DHS Releases Recommendations to Address Online Child Exploitation
Secretary Mayorkas calls keeping children safe “one of our most fundamental responsibilities. The DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) recently issued six key recommendations to support the department’s…
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President Biden Issues Executive Order on Border Security
Immigrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border could be denied asylum. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday that will restrict some access to illegal immigrants…
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DHS Opens Applications for Terrorism Prevention Development
DHS secretary announces grants available to projects from local governments, nonprofits, and universities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opened applications for its Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention…
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DHS Launches National Campaign Against Online Child Exploitation
The initiative unites public and private sectors to educate, empower, and support communities against rising threats. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced Know2Protect, a nationwide campaign bringing…
Read MoreDHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
Secretary Mayorkas announces 18-month extension amid ongoing conflict. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia—effective from…
Read MoreU.S. Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against DHS Secretary
Senate majority leader quickly moved to dismiss charges. The Senate dismissed the House’s articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday in a party-line vote.…
Read MoreDHS Announces Strategy to Address Illegal Textile Trade
Will heighten screening, cargo compliance, and law enforcement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released an updated strategy to address the illicit trade of textiles in the…
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House Delays Sending Mayorkas Impeachment Motion to Senate
Speaker Johnson anticipates Senate Majority Leader Schumer will quickly dismiss it. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana has delayed sending the chamber’s impeachment measure against Secretary…
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