The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned that domestic extremists “discussed plans to take control of the U.S. Capitol remove Democratic lawmakers on or about March 4,” the date that far-right conspiracy theorists claim former President Trump will be sworn in for a second term.
A former Homeland Security special agent is accused of accepting at least $122,000 and other gifts to help an organized crime figure evade authorities.
The Biden administration plans to boost funding from the Department of Homeland Security to help study and prevent the rise in domestic violence extremism.
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.
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.
Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, moved closer to taking the helm.
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.
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.
