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Department of Homeland Security

United States federal executive department

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, comparable to interior ministries abroad. Its missions involve anti-terrorism, civil defense, immigration and customs, border control, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security and sea rescue, and the mitigation of weapons of mass destruction.

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  1. Oct 14
    Houston ICE Agent Hit Immigrant
    Left & CenterTeare said ICE and Homeland Security were not cooperating.
    10articles
  2. Oct 13
    Rep. Ramirez Introduces DHS Abolition Bill
    Mostly RightThe bill would dismantle the Department of Homeland Security and abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
    18articles
  3. Oct 12
    President Trump Defies Ad Halt
    BalancedRochon had barred the administration on October 11 from using Department of Homeland Security funds for the ads and ordered remaining placements canceled.
    11articles
  4. Oct 12
    New York Refused ICE Detainers
    Mostly RightDHS said New York authorities declined to honor more than 16,000 ICE detainers between Jan. 20, 2025, and Oct. 8, 2026.
    11articles
  5. Oct 12
    Donald Trump Questions Nidal Hasan Livestream
    BalancedLawmakers in both parties warned the broadcast could aid extremists, while Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he saw no elevated risk.
    33articles
  6. Oct 12
    Trump Names Katie Zacharia Press Secretary
    BalancedZacharia has also worked as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and is an attorney.
    12articles
  7. Oct 11
    Judge Halts Trump Taxpayer Ads
    Mostly CenterThe temporary order blocks the administration for two weeks from using Department of Homeland Security funds or signing new agreements to develop or air the ads.
    10articles
  8. Oct 11
    NY Democrats Clash With DHS
    Mostly RightNew York Democrats clashed with the Department of Homeland Security after federal ICE agents shot and wounded 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during an immigration operation in the Bronx while he was in a moving vehicle with his five-year-old son.
    11articles
  9. Oct 10
    Trump Names Katie Zacharia Press Secretary
    BalancedBefore the appointment, Zacharia worked in public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security and as a communications adviser for Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social.
    11articles
  10. Oct 9
    Trump Names Katie Zacharia Press Secretary
    BalancedZacharia had been a senior communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, and briefly served as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson.
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