July 2021

‘Heroic’ Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent Thwarts Carjacking, Assault of Pastor
An-off duty Border Patrol agent from the El Centro Sector helped thwart a carjacking over the weekend in what the agency called a “heroic act.”

FBI: FedEx Gunman Not Motivated by Hate. Instead, He Wanted to “Demonstrate His Masculinity’
The FBI announced on Wednesday that the Indianapolis gunman who killed eight people at a FedEx facility in April was not motivated by racial bias or ideology.

Homeland Security Requires All Employees to Wear Masks Following New CDC Advice
As COVID-19 cases make a resurgence, Homeland Security and other federal agencies are requiring all employees to wear masks indoors and exercise social distancing.


DOJ Authorizes Former Trump Officials to Testify in Jan. 6 Congressional Probe
The Justice Department has given permission to former Trump administration officials to testify participate in Congress’ investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

DHS Secretary Mayorkas Works Remotely After Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is working from home this week because he came in close contact with an employee who later tested positive for COVID-19.

Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent Stops Man Slashing a Knife at Bystanders in San Diego
An off-duty Border Patrol was leaving a restaurant with his girlfriend in downtown San Diego this month when he spotted a man slashing a knife through the air while approaching bystanders.