Department of Homeland Security
Analysts Claim Kristi Noem Is Not the Most Powerful Person at DHS: "She Is the Face, Corey Is the Brains"
Analysts and current and former officials say the balance of power inside the U.S. Department of Homeland Security increasingly points not to Secretary Kristi Noem but to senior adviser Corey Lewandowski.
White House Doubles Down After Sharing Altered Photo of Arrested Protester: 'The Memes Will Continue'
The White House acknowledged that it altered and shared an image of a Minnesota protester after her arrest, framing the edited photo as part of its broader digital messaging strategy rather than an error or misstep.
DHS Rejects Claims ICE Targeted Five-Year Old in Minnesota Arrest: 'The Child Was ABANDONED'
The Department of Homeland Security rejected claims that immigration agents targeted a five-year-old boy during a recent enforcement operation in Minnesota, saying the child was "abandoned" when his father fled from officers.
DHS More Than Doubles Stipend for Migrants to Self-Deport, Now Pays $2,600: 'May Not Last Long'
The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is increasing the stipend offered to migrants who voluntarily leave the United States from $1,000 to $2,600.
ICE Memo Allows Forced Home Entries Without Judge's Warrant, DHS Says Agents Act on 'Probable Cause'
U.S. immigration authorities have defended the use of administrative warrants to enter homes without judicial approval after reports revealed that an internal ICE memo authorizes such actions, raising questions about constitutional protections and enforcement practices.
Bipartisan DHS Bill Mandates Uniforms and Body Cameras for ICE But Keeps Allowing Face Coverings
A bipartisan funding package for the Department of Homeland Security would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to wear uniforms and body cameras, while stopping short of banning face coverings.
One Hundred Democrats Have Now Signed To Co-Sponsor Articles Of Impeachment Against Kristi Noem
One hundred House Democrats have now signed to co-sponsor articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to a new report.
Kristi Noem Walks Back Denial of Chemical Agent Use On Minnesota Protesters After Court Finds Evidence
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reversed course on her denial that federal agents had used chemical agents against protesters in Minnesota.
Protester in California Permanently Blinded After Being Shot by DHS Agent at Close Range, Family Claims
A 21-year-old protester was left permanently blind in one eye after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a protest in Santa Ana, California, last week, according to the victim's family.
Private GOP Polling Raises Alarms Inside Trump Team Over ICE Crackdowns: Report
Private Republican polling reviewed by President Donald Trump's team and reported has shown declining support for his immigration policies, prompting quiet concern among some senior advisers, according to a new report.
Labor Leaders Warn Trump Admin's Rhetoric Signals Shift Toward Extremism: 'Disturbing and Harkens Back to a Whites-Only Era'
Union leaders and labor historians have accused the Trump administration of adopting rhetoric aligned with extremist and exclusionary ideologies after recent social media posts by the U.S. Department of Labor drew comparisons to Nazi-era slogans.
Four Migrants Die in ICE Custody in First 10 Days of the Year Following Record Toll in 2025
Four migrants died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the first 10 days of the year, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Democratic Lawmakers Escalate Calls For Kristi Noem's Impeachment: 'She Has Abjectly Failed'
Democratic lawmakers are escalating calls for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, arguing that a series of violent encounters involving federal immigration officers reflects systemic failures within the department she leads.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Unveils New Water Buoy Barriers Along Rio Grande Border
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the purpose of the barriers is to make it significantly more difficult for undocumented migrants, as well as drug and human traffickers, to cross the river into the United States.
Noem Pushes Ahead With TPS Cuts for Venezuelans, Says Their Country Is 'More Free Today Than Yesterday'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, arguing that conditions in the country have improved following the U.S. detention of Nicolás Maduro.
Fatal Shooting by Off-Duty ICE Officer Under Investigation After New Year's Eve Gunfire
A fatal shooting involving an off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer outside an apartment complex in Los Angeles is under investigation following an exchange of gunfire late on New Year's Eve.
New Year's Immigration Restrictions Take Effect, Including Travel Ban on 7 Countries
Under new orders, individuals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Syria are barred from entering the United States
Top DHS Official Condemns Viral Video by Kilmar Abrego Garcia While Agency Faces 'Gag Order by an Activist Judge'
A senior Department of Homeland Security official criticized a viral social media video posted by Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man wrongly deported to the Central American country earlier this year.
DHS Claims More Than 17,500 'Criminal Illegal Aliens' Arrested Under Laken Riley Act
DHS said the arrests include more than 1,030 people taken into custody during Operation Angel's Honor, a 14-day nationwide enforcement initiative announced this week
Number of People in Immigration Detention in the US Reaches an All-Time High With Almost 70,000
The number of people held in U.S. immigration detention has reached a record level, according to data released by ICE.
ICE Posts Christmas-Themed AI Video Featuring Santa Claus as a Federal Agent: 'Avoid Santa's Naughty List'
ICE has released an AI-generated Christmas-themed video portraying Santa Claus as a federal immigration agent, urging undocumented immigrants to leave the United States voluntarily or face enforcement action.
DHS Says Latest Arrests of 'Ilegal Aliens' Are 'Christmas Gift to Americans'
The Department of Homeland Security said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement delivered an early "Christmas gift to Americans" after arresting undocumented immigrants with criminal records in operations carried out nationwide last week.
U.S. Expands Self-Deportation Program, Triples The Bonus for Those Who Leave by Year's End
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" for undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States, raising the incentive from $1,000 to $3,000 for those who leave before 2026 begins.
DHS Says Critics Are 'Trying to Twist Data to Smear ICE' After Claims About Uptick In Custody Deaths
The Department of Homeland Security rejected claims from Democratic officials and immigration advocates that 2025 has become the deadliest year in decades for immigrants held in federal custody
Trump Administration Offers Up to $60,000 Bonuses to Rapidly Expand Border Patrol Ranks
The Trump administration is sharply increasing financial incentives to expand the U.S. Border Patrol and customs workforce, offering bonuses of up to $60,000 as part of a broader effort to accelerate hiring and retention.
DHS Reportedly Plans Shift in Immigration Enforcement, Moving Away From High-Profile Raids
The Department of Homeland Security is planning to adjust its immigration enforcement strategy, moving away from large, highly visible raids and toward more targeted operations, according to different reports.
Ilhan Omar Says ICE Questioned Her Son's Citizenship After a Stop: 'Had to Remind Him Just How Worried I Am'
Rep. Ilhan Omar said federal immigration agents stopped her son over the weekend and questioned his citizenship.
Kristi Noem's Future as DHS Secretary Appears Uncertain As Potential Replacements Line Up, Report Says
The future of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be in the balance, as recent reports suggest the former South Dakota governor could be replaced
Trump Praises DHS Secretary Noem in Public But Considers Replacement as Part of Cabinet Shake-Up: Report
Even though President Donald Trump continues to publicly praise Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, he is reportedly weighing a potential change in leadership at the the agency, according to The Bulwark.
Noem Says Travel Ban to Expand to 'Over 30' Countries, Focus On Those That 'Don't Have a Stable Government'
The United States plans to expand its travel ban list to include more than 30 countries, Homeland Security