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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Columbia says DHS detained student after agents entered university building

Columbia University revealed that a student was detained by ICE agents who reportedly misrepresented themselves to access a university residence for the arrest.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS shutdown triggers TSA β€˜emergency measures’ as lawmaker warns airports could feel economic pain

The TSA is implementing emergency measures due to a partial DHS shutdown, with concerns raised about economic impacts at airports and the potential adjustment of TSA operations.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that ICE agents will not be present at polling locations during the upcoming midterm elections, assuaging concerns of voter intimidation.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:46 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Asylum in the U.S.: the change proposed by the DHS for the work permit (EAD) that would apply after April 2026

The U.S. DHS has proposed a change to work permit regulations for asylum seekers, extending the wait time for EAD applications from 180 days to 365 days.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Top US body-camera maker reports record revenue amid Trump immigration crackdown

Axon, the largest body-camera maker in the US, reported a record revenue of $797 million amid the Department of Homeland Security's increased demand for body cameras due to immigration enforcement.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS touts β€˜most secure border' in US history amid departure of nearly 3M illegal immigrants

The DHS claims significant progress in immigration control with nearly 3 million illegal immigrants leaving the U.S., citing policies under the Trump administration as key drivers.

Feb 25 β€’ 07:42 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

U.S. Internal Security Chief Resists ICE Crisis Due to Loyalty to Trump

Kristi Noem, the Chief of the Department of Homeland Security, remains in her position due to her unwavering loyalty to Trump, despite ongoing controversies surrounding the ICE's actions.

Feb 25 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Dems tap ICE detainees, suspected illegal immigrants as guests for Trump’s speech: DHS

Democratic lawmakers are facing criticism for inviting individuals under immigration scrutiny as guests to the State of the Union.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS backs off plans for new ICE facility in New Hampshire after local pushback, meeting with governor

The Department of Homeland Security has decided not to proceed with plans for a new ICE facility in New Hampshire due to local opposition and discussions with Governor Kelly Ayotte.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Schumer, Dems again block DHS funding, force State of the Union showdown

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led attempt to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a partial government shutdown as negotiations between both parties remain stalled.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:12 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

The U.S. Coast Guard has reinstated 56 members dismissed for refusing the COVID vaccine, citing a significant step for personal freedoms.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:56 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Judge holds DHS officials in contempt, orders compensation to Mexican national released in winter storm

A federal judge in Minnesota held DHS officials in contempt for illegally transferring a Mexican national, ordering his release and compensation due to a violation of a judicial order.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Idaho woman accused of attempting to set fire to DHS building with stolen ambulance

An Idaho woman was arrested for allegedly stealing an ambulance and trying to set fire to a Department of Homeland Security building.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:48 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS shutdown looms over Mar-a-Lago shooting as unpaid Secret Service agents neutralize armed suspect

A shooting incident at Mar-a-Lago involving the Secret Service highlights the impact of a partial government shutdown on federal agents' pay.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Democrats demanding ICE reforms lose airport escorts in shutdown they triggered

The Trump administration is intensifying its communication with Senate Democrats regarding the ongoing partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

Feb 23 β€’ 21:15 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Confusion at U.S. airports due to Kristi Noem's announcement and the suspension that the TSA did not undergo

U.S. travelers faced confusion after an announcement by Kristi Noem suggested the temporary suspension of the TSA's PreCheck program, which was later clarified as not occurring.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS shutdown drags into week two as Iran threat, SOTU clash complicate Hill talks

Congress is facing a prolonged government shutdown as funding negotiations for the Department of Homeland Security stall, compounded by other pressing issues.

Feb 23 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye TSA PreCheck and Global Entry: Kristi Noem's order transforming entry controls in the U.S.

The DHS has announced the suspension of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs following a lack of funding by Congress.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Vance slams Dem β€˜temper tantrum’ amid DHS shutdown, says Trump won’t back down on border

Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats for their role in a DHS shutdown and insisted that President Trump will not relent on immigration enforcement.

Feb 22 β€’ 14:35 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Raids, detention, and deportation: recent updates on Trump's immigration policies in February 2026

The article discusses updates on the Trump administration's immigration policies amid challenges such as government funding uncertainty and a significant resignation in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Feb 22 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS suspends TSA PreCheck, Global Entry as partial government shutdown continues

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the suspension of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to an ongoing partial government shutdown.

Feb 22 β€’ 08:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Programs for fast passage at U.S. airports suspended due to DHS shutdown

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended programs that expedite airport security checks due to a funding lapse.

Feb 22 β€’ 03:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

ICE arrests illegal immigrants convicted of child rape, sexual assault, drug trafficking

ICE has arrested several illegal immigrants previously convicted of violent and sexual crimes as part of efforts to enforce immigration laws.

Feb 21 β€’ 02:48 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
World

US: DHS seeks to reduce fraudulent asylum requests with new regulation

The US Department of Homeland Security is proposing a new rule aimed at reducing fraudulent asylum requests in order to manage immigration more effectively.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

A bar, kitchen and flat-screen TVs: the $70m jet DHS is eyeing for deportations

The Department of Homeland Security is considering purchasing a luxurious $70 million Boeing 737-8 Max for deportation flights, raising concerns about its appropriateness for transporting immigration detainees.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:09 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The Department of Homeland Security spent over 140 million dollars on weapons for the ICE in 2025

The Department of Homeland Security's spending on weapons for ICE surged to over 144 million dollars in 2025, according to a report by Senator Adam Schiff.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:59 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Advances of the DHS: the new memorandum that would allow the detention of legal migrants already residing in the U.S.

The DHS has issued a new memorandum allowing for the detention of legal migrants, particularly affecting refugees awaiting permanent residency in the U.S.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:11 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS says 8% of Nicaragua's entire population illegally entered US under Biden

The DHS reports that 8% of Nicaragua's population has illegally entered the U.S. since Biden took office, raising concerns about immigration policy under his administration.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:32 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

United States signs $1 billion contract with Palantir for software and AI services

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has signed a $1 billion contract with Palantir for data analysis and AI software services, reinforcing Palantir's role in immigration policy under the Trump administration.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The U.S. can detain legal refugees who do not yet have permanent residence, according to new DHS order

Thousands of legally admitted refugees in the United States without permanent resident status face the risk of detention under a new directive from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Feb 19 β€’ 22:29 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Stolen ambulance allegedly driven into Idaho DHS office building in attempted arson attack

A suspect allegedly stole an ambulance and attempted to set fire to a Department of Homeland Security office in Idaho, but fled before igniting the accelerant.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:17 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert for Refugee Migrants in the US: New DHS Strategy Unveiled to Justify Detentions

A new memorandum from the DHS outlines a strategy that may lead to the detention and deportation of refugees in the US who do not meet certain requirements for obtaining a green card.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:44 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Coast Guard caught as β€˜collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters

Republican lawmakers claim funding disputes over the Department of Homeland Security are unfairly hurting the Coast Guard amid growing international pressure from China and Russia.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

White House grants ICE power to detain refugees for aggressive β€˜rescreening’

The Trump administration is enabling ICE to detain refugees for aggressive re-screening, reversing previous protections.

Feb 19 β€’ 15:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

California News Today, Live: Latest Updates from Thursday, February 19

California lawmakers are urging the DHS not to reopen the former Dublin federal prison as an ICE detention facility due to safety concerns.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:55 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Democrats turn their backs on DHS and ICE when America needs them most

The article critiques Democrats for allegedly undermining the enforcement capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Feb 19 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

How ICE went from post-9/11 counterterror agency to center of the immigration fight

The article discusses the evolving role of ICE from a post-9/11 counterterrorism agency to a pivotal player in the immigration debate, as congressional intervention increases.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS shutdown leaves local emergency responders on their own amid extreme weather, expert warns

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is jeopardizing local emergency responders' capabilities during critical weather events, as FEMA support is restricted.

Feb 19 β€’ 04:03 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5

Senate Democrats and the White House are in a standoff over immigration reforms, leading to concerns that FEMA's disaster response capabilities could be severely impacted due to funding shortages amid a partial government shutdown.

Feb 19 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

DHS operation nets Minnesota prison guard who allegedly claimed US citizenship to join military

A Minnesota corrections officer, Morris Brown, was arrested for immigration violations after allegedly falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and overstaying his visa.

Feb 19 β€’ 00:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Illegal immigrant with prior deportation shoots deputy in chest, dies after exchange: DHS

A deported illegal immigrant shot a deputy in South Carolina during a traffic stop and was killed in the ensuing exchange of gunfire, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:04 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for 'hurricane' like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on

Rep. Julia Letlow is advocating for FEMA assistance in response to severe ice storm damage in northern Louisiana amidst a partial government shutdown.

Feb 18 β€’ 21:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

Senate Republicans are concerned that the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is hindering their efforts to advance voter ID legislation.

Feb 18 β€’ 17:10 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Democrats' DHS shutdown halts ICE oversight they demanded

A partial government shutdown caused by Democratic lawmakers withholding funding has suspended significant oversight of ICE by the Department of Homeland Security's internal watchdog.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:40 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin, leaves her position

Tricia McLaughlin, a key figure in the Trump administration's hardline immigration policy, has resigned as spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:52 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Earthquake in Kristi Noem's DHS: farewell to a key Trump ally on immigration

Tricia McLaughlin, a prominent figure in U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration, announced her departure from the Department of Homeland Security, signaling a significant shift in the department's communications team.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
World

Negative Posts About ICE Targeted by Trump Administration

The Trump administration's DHS is targeting users who criticized ICE on social media platforms, compelling tech companies to hand over user data.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:05 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Billionaire Ed Roski, Lakers shareholder, rejects sale of a warehouse in Texas to convert it into an ICE prison

Billionaire Ed Roski has decided not to sell a Texas warehouse to the DHS, which planned to convert it into an ICE detention center.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Prominent spokesperson resigns amid declining support for Trump

Tricia McLaughlin, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has resigned as public support for President Trump's immigration policies wanes.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:34 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
National & Local

Allegedly Fired Pilot Who Forgot Blanket

U.S. Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly asked her advisor to fire a pilot after a blanket went missing during a flight.

Feb 17 β€’ 18:13 UTC

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