All articles tagged with #homeland security
Wes Henderson, founder of Angel’s Envy and CEO of TKC Distilling, has been terminated following a sealed lawsuit alleging he used hidden cameras to record sexual activity and nude minors. Homeland Security is now reviewing evidence from his Kentucky and Florida properties.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years, Bryon Noem, citing 'irreconcilable differences.' The filing, signed in April 2026 but only recently made public, follows a tabloid scandal involving Bryon Noem and Noem’s dismissal from the DHS in March. Noem’s attorney confirmed the filing, while Bryon Noem’s lawyer expressed sadness but prioritized family stability.
Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is blocking major bipartisan legislation on cybersecurity and immigration, according to 11 lawmakers and lobbyists. His refusal to advance bills, including the reauthorization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, has stalled progress until the new Congress convenes in January. Paul prioritized a controversial investigation into the 2024 pandemic response and a July 2024 assassination attempt, leading to the withdrawal of the White House’s pick for ICE director. While some Republicans defend his focus, Democrats and industry experts criticize his lack of legislative output.
As California moves to mail out millions of ballots, officials welcome USPS assurances of normal ballot processing despite a Trump-era push of noncitizen-voter claims, subpoenas, and investigations tied to voter rolls. While Homeland Security and DOJ actions targeting alleged noncitizens have drawn scrutiny and been challenged in court, California leaders and independent experts stress that voter fraud is exceedingly rare and that California elections will remain safe, secure, and transparent despite ongoing federal efforts to cast doubt on the system.
Former President George W. Bush and Condoleezza Rice described a 'horrible moment' in the White House bunker after 9/11 when they believed United Airlines Flight 93 had been shot down, as they coordinated the domestic response and grounded civilian flights.
The Justice Department charged ICE officer Christian Castro with a federal felony for allegedly lying about shooting a Venezuelan migrant, a rare move that critics say signals a broader DOJ retreat from investigating shootings by federal agents and underscores accountability concerns in immigration enforcement.
Twenty-five years after the attacks, public memory of 9/11 has shifted as policy changes and security norms reshaped daily life and immigration. The piece highlights how Muslim and Sikh communities faced discrimination in the aftermath, how agencies like the DHS altered security culture, and how memorials and evolving historical memory reflect new geopolitical realities and newer generations’ perspectives, including insights from the COVID era.
Federal authorities launched a multi-state crackdown on CDL and trucking-school fraud, shutting down facilities nationwide—including Washington’s Fifth Wheel Commercial Driving School in Kent—and removing licenses as part of a Homeland Security Investigations/FMCSA effort to address CDL fraud, unauthorized employment, and language-proficiency violations.
The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas held by people who have sought or are seeking asylum in the United States, in what would be the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history. The action, coordinated with the Department of Homeland Security, would not automatically deport these individuals; many would be reclassified and lose their tourist/business status while asylum proceedings continue, and the plan could face legal challenges. The move follows a broader tightening of visa policies and efforts to curb asylum claims.
A Senate counterterrorism analyst testified that Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid raises homeland security concerns due to alleged family ties to Muslim Brotherhood–linked groups and CAIR connections, including his father-in-law's leadership with CAIR-Michigan and ties to ISNA and Emgage; the hearing was boycotted by Democrats, and the report notes donations to El-Sayed from CAIR-linked individuals.
MAGA insiders are pushing for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to be removed after he endorsed migrant work visas to tackle labor shortages, triggering backlash from Trump allies who favor tougher deportations. The controversy comes amid ICE policy tensions and public distancing within the White House, which has publicly defended Mullin even as critics call for his replacement.
The Trump administration said it is reviewing the vetting process for U.S. immigration officers after reports that the Maine shooting suspect had a history of domestic violence; DHS is examining potential vetting failures, with White House border czar Tom Homan indicating the procedures are being assessed.
The AI Kill Switch Act would empower the DHS secretary to order suspension, throttling, or shutdown of AI systems deemed capable of causing catastrophic harm, with fines up to $20 million per day for noncompliant developers; it targets large AI firms and high‑compute models, requires developers to deploy shutdown-capabilities, and mandates incident reporting and forensic records, while permitting controlled testing and drawing criticism over government overreach.
Four months into his tenure as Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin is described by senior officials as clashing with the White House after early missteps, signaling growing tensions as Mullin leads a department central to Trump’s domestic policy agenda.
The ex-wives of ICE agent David Brouillette say ICE failed to properly vet him before hiring and reveal a history of violent behavior, including abuse and threats. Ashley Brouillette says he warned people he could hurt someone and ICE never contacted her; Lucinda Brouillette describes escalating aggression and abuse. The reporting centers on Brouillette’s background as a rapid ICE onboarding era example and the July Biddeford, Maine shooting of a Colombian immigrant, with ICE defending the officer’s actions, underscoring concerns over background checks for new agents.