Trump Picks Top White House Aide to run Homeland Security
The White House announced Wednesday that President Trump plans to nominate Kirstjen Nielsen, a top White House aide, to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
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Immigration Officer Gets 4 Years in prison for Requesting Sex for Silence on Citizenship
A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration officer was sentenced to four years in prison for demanding sexual favors from a woman accused of getting married just to gain citizenship.
Trump Has Yet to Fill Vacancy for Head of Homeland Security
Homeland Security has been without a head of Homeland Security for more than two months after President Trump made John Kelly his chief of staff.
FBI Warned about Lone Shooters at Concerts 9 Months Before Las Vegas Massacre
More than nine months before the mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival earlier this week, the FBI and Homeland Security warned of the threat of lone gunmen carrying out massacres during large gatherings like music venues.
Russia Targeted at Least 21 States in Hacking Scheme During 2016 Election
Homeland Security alerted 21 states that Russian tried to hack their election systems in 2016.
Homeland Security Leader Accidentally Gave Out Sex Hotline Number
A Homeland Security leader who was warming the public about dangers of sexual predators passed out business cards for his desk, but there was only one problem: The phone number directed people to a 24-hour sex talk line.
Report: Border Security Is Tougher Than Ever Because of Ramped-Up Enforcement
Unauthorized immigrants trying to enter the U.S. are having a tougher time than ever before because of ramped-up security at the border, Homeland Security reports.
Rep. McCaul Among Top Contenders for Homeland Security Director Job
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, who was considered by the Trump administration as a contender for Homeland Security director, is now “high on the list” to replace John Kelly, MyStatesman.com reports.