The US Department of Homeland Security's new rule, finalized by the White House, will replace the current open-ended admission for foreign students (F, J, I visa holders) with a fixed four-year period. Students will need to renew their status, aiming to reduce overstays and address security concerns.
Vice President Vance postpones Switzerland trip to negotiate Iran peace deal. Obama Presidential Center opens with former presidents. NYC celebrates Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973. DHS plans facial recognition for immigrant identification.
A new DHS document reveals plans to give local police a facial recognition app, the ICE Task Force Module, to scan faces and compare them against over 250 million government records. Privacy experts raise concerns about potential surveillance, chilling effects on free speech, and inaccuracies.
The Department of Homeland Security's SAVE Program expansion is raising alarms among experts who fear it could lead to voter disenfranchisement and data breaches. The program, intended to verify benefit eligibility, is being used to cross-reference voter data, potentially purging eligible voters.
All detainees at the South Florida Detention Center, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' have been moved to other facilities due to hurricane season concerns. Critics argue this is an excuse, citing poor conditions and the facility's opening during peak hurricane season.
All detainees have been moved from the South Florida Detention Center, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' in the Florida Everglades to other facilities. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cited hurricane season concerns, but advocates argue it's an excuse for the facility's poor conditions and mistreatment.
Former CIA operative Gary Berntsen's claims of Venezuela stealing the 2020 election have resurfaced, with Markwayne Mullin, now head of DHS, previously supporting election denial. This has raised concerns among election officials about DHS's role in securing future elections, leading some to withhold data.
Todd Lyons, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been hired by defense contractor Navigators Security and Defense. He will focus on U.S. homeland defense strategy, interagency operations, and international security.
Filipino migrant caregivers in the US, crucial in the healthcare sector, face uncertainty and exploitation due to the Trump administration's chaotic immigration policies, including a controversial green card memo.
The Trump administration's policy change regarding 'adjustment of status' for green card applications has caused widespread confusion and anxiety. Initially announced to require most applicants to leave the US, the policy was later walked back, but clarifications came through media rather than official memos, leaving many uncertain.
An investigation reveals widespread medical neglect in US immigration detention centers, with detainees reporting denied medications, untreated infections, and lack of care, leading to severe health consequences and deaths. Hundreds of lawsuits highlight these systemic failures.
DHS announces all EB-2 visas for Indian applicants in FY 2026 are exhausted, with issuance to resume on October 1, 2026, for FY 2027.
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $25 million contract to BI2 Technologies for iris scanning equipment, raising concerns among privacy experts about biometric data collection from detained individuals, particularly in the context of immigration enforcement and removal operations.
The Department of Homeland Security stated that ICE has no current contract with spyware maker Paragon Solutions, despite a previously reactivated deal. Questions remain about ICE's use of other commercial spyware tools.
Federal agents raided the homes of three Southern California immigration activists, including VC Defensa leader Leonardo Martinez, alleging a campaign to harass the group. Activists and their lawyer claim the raids are intimidation tactics, while DHS cites previous arrests for ambushing federal officers.
Michael Banks, head of US Border Patrol, resigns amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown, citing the border as 'the most secure this country has ever seen'.
The Trump administration faces a deadline today to seek Congressional approval for military action in Iran under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, but does not appear to be pursuing it. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues the current ceasefire doesn't count toward the 60-day deadline. The administration plans to continue confronting Iran through dueling blockades of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranians proposing to reopen the Strait while negotiating nuclear restrictions later. President Trump insists a nuclear deal must be included.
President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, ending a partial government shutdown that began in February. The House approved the measure hours earlier after the Senate passed it unanimously five weeks prior. The bill does not include funding for ICE and parts of CBP, which lawmakers are attempting to fully fund through budget reconciliation by June 1. Democrats refused to fund immigration enforcement after two U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents during a January immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
US lawmakers have voted to end a 76-day partial government shutdown after the House approved a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The measure reopens DHS but does not fund ICE or CBP, the two agencies at the center of a standoff with Democrats who demanded reforms following deadly shootings in Minnesota involving federal immigration officers. TSA agents, who were working without pay, will now receive their paychecks.
US Congress approved funding for Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, ending a 75-day partial government shutdown — the longest in US history. The measure funds key agencies through September 30 but does not include new immigration or border enforcement money, leaving the political dispute unresolved. Sent to President Trump for signature.
The House passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, ending a partial government shutdown that began in February. The legislation, which passed after over a month of House Republican opposition, had advanced unanimously from the Senate in late March. The White House warned emergency funding would run out by Friday, potentially causing missed paychecks for TSA agents and airport delays.
White House officials say reopening the Department of Homeland Security is essential for 2026 World Cup security after a man was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The DHS, responsible for tournament security, has been partially shut down for nine weeks due to a funding dispute between Democrats and Republicans over Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in court charged with the assassination attempt, carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives.
White House officials are using the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to push for reopening the Department of Homeland Security, which has been partially shut down for nine weeks over a funding dispute. The incident has raised concerns about security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, with officials warning that DHS's absence is hampering coordination between local and federal agencies.
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for over 70 days with no end in sight as Republican infighting continues to block funding legislation. House Republicans demand a reconciliation bill funding ICE and CBP before supporting broader DHS funding, while Democrats refuse to fund ICE after two U.S. citizens were killed in Minneapolis. Emergency funding from Trump's executive order could expire by May 1, potentially causing TSA delays and leaving Secret Service agents without pay.
