Senate Confirms Mayorkas As Homeland Security Secretary
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas as President Biden’s homeland security secretary, making him the first immigrant and Latino to lead the department.
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Homeland Security Warns of Threats from Domestic Violent Extremists
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday warned in a bulletin of the potential for violence from domestic extremists following the U.S. Capitol siege.
Mayorkas Moves Closer to Becoming Confirmed Homeland Security Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, moved closer to taking the helm.
Alejandro Mayorkas Will Pledge to Thwart Future Assaults on U.S. Institutions
Alejandro Mayorkas, who is President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, plans to tell lawmakers today that one of his top priorities is preventing attacks similar to the Capitol siege.
Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf Resigns, Citing ‘Recent Events’
Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced his resignation Monday as federal authorities grapple with threats of violence in ahead of Inauguration Day.
Biden Picks Mayorkas to Become First Hispanic, Immigrant to Lead Homeland Security
President-elect Joe Biden tapped Alejandro Mayorkas to become the first immigrant and Hispanic to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Four Potential Homeland Security Secretaries Under President-Elect Biden
President-elect Joe Biden with be tasked with reforming the Department of Homeland Security and that will begin with a new leader.
Federal Judge Rules Wolf Was Unlawfully Appointed to Head Homeland Security
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Chad Wolf, the acting Homeland Security secretary, was unlawfully appointed to his position and therefore lacked authority to limit work permits under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).