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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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.
‘Unintentional Ripple:’ Biden to Keep Wray, Says White House Press Secretary
A day after the new White House press secretary told reporters she was unsure if President Biden had confidence in FBI Director Christopher Wray, Jen Psaki circled back with an unequivocal response.
Sen. Hawley Blocks Fast-Tracked Confirmation of Biden’s Homeland Security Pick
Sen. Josh Hawley blocked the fast-track confirmation process for President-elect Joe Biden’s Homeland Security director pick Alejandro Mayorkas.
Alejandro Mayorkas Will Pledge to Thwart Future Assaults on U.S. Institutions
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FBI Vetting National Guard Troops Who Are Securing Inauguration
The FBI is vetting all 25,000 National Guard troops who are coming to Washington D.C. to secure the inauguration because defense officials are worried about an insider attack.
D.C. Mayor Urges Homeland Security to Take Extra Measures Ahead of Inauguration
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging the Department of Homeland Security to take extra measures to protect the capital ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Biden to Nominate Merrick Garland as Attorney General
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate Merrick B. Garland, a widely respected federal judge, as attorney general.