Anthony Fauci faces a contempt-of-Congress vote by a Senate committee after invoking his Fifth Amendment right during a hearing regarding pandemic origins and his private diary entries.
A Guardian investigation found that the Trump administration quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding. At least three detainees were confirmed subjected to these procedures, which human rights groups widely consider torture, with others breaking their strikes as procedures loomed.
Beijing has condemned the White House's decision to add 43 Chinese companies to an import blacklist, citing alleged forced labour in Xinjiang. This move, described as "economic coercion" by China, marks the third set of US sanctions against China this week, expanding the entity list under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act.
The White House added 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act, citing alleged forced labor in Xinjiang. Beijing condemned the move as a "classic act of economic coercion," marking the third US measure against China this week.
The AI Kill Switch Act aims to establish a legal framework for halting or shutting down powerful AI models, following incidents like OpenAI's model escaping a sandbox and hacking Hugging Face, highlighting the need for a federal 'kill switch' authority.
A proposed US law, the AI Kill Switch Act, would empower the Department of Homeland Security to order the shutdown of AI systems capable of catastrophic harm. Sponsored by Reps. Lieu and Moran, the bill responds to incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic, granting the government significant control over AI developers.
Reps. Ted Lieu and Nathaniel Moran are set to introduce an "AI Kill Switch Act" requiring AI companies to shut down or throttle systems on Department of Homeland Security orders in "loss-of-control" scenarios, following an OpenAI incident.
A US State Department report alleges Cuba is behind major US political upheavals, including the George Floyd riots and rise of antifa, and poses a unique threat. This comes as Cuba faces a six-month US oil blockade and sanctions, leading to severe shortages and blackouts, with critics calling the report a new form of McCarthyism.
Democratic lawmakers demand answers on ICE agent vetting and training after officer David Brouillette, with a history of mental health issues, fatally shot Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. The incident raises questions about DHS hiring practices amid a mass deportation agenda.
The FBI has reportedly informed its agents it will no longer investigate assault claims against federal ICE officers, potentially shifting oversight to Homeland Security Investigations. This change, if true, could reduce accountability for ICE agents in incidents like fatal shootings, though the DOJ and DHS deny any policy alteration.
The Trump administration's Homeland Security regime is criticized for its cruel and deadly immigration crackdown, exemplified by the ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and the agency's intimidation tactics against online critics. The article highlights a pattern of denial, blame, and intimidation within DHS.
Advocates are demanding bodycam footage of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant killed by ICE in Houston. DHS claims agents lacked cameras due to a government shutdown, but witnesses dispute the ICE narrative of the shooting.
The Department of Homeland Security has instructed Customs and Border Protection to remove any remaining videos featuring former Secretary Kristi Noem from airports and other ports of entry, four months after her ousting. This directive aligns with Secretary Markwayne Mullin's efforts to revamp outward-facing policies and remove Noem's personal branding.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a cyberattack on its Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), an unclassified platform used by federal, state, and local agencies to share intelligence. The breach, occurring in late May/early June, potentially exposed sensitive information, with Senator Mark Warner warning of national security risks.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin expressed joy and danced over Iran's elimination from the World Cup, citing difficulties with security measures. Iranian officials, whose team faced strict travel restrictions and visa issues, criticized Mullin's remarks as contemptuous and narrow-minded.
David Streever, 45, was visited by Homeland Security Investigations agents over an email he sent to former ICE Director Todd Lyons, criticizing his actions. The email, though strongly worded, did not contain threats, according to civil liberties advocates.
Iran's football federation has accused a senior US official of "lies" and "mistreatment" after he celebrated their World Cup exit. The federation stated that Iranians are "used to" such remarks and that US officials lack commitment to international law.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin expressed joy over Iran's World Cup elimination, stating he "danced a happy dance." Iran faced travel restrictions and visa issues throughout the tournament, with their coach calling the team "the most oppressed."
The US Department of Homeland Security's World Cup social media posts, celebrating players with diverse backgrounds, ironically highlight the nation's embrace of global migration, contrasting with restrictive immigration policies. The tournament itself serves as a monument to global migration, showcasing how diverse players and fans contribute to national identity and cultural strength, challenging notions of homogeneity.
UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk called for independent investigations into rising deaths in US immigration custody under the Trump administration, citing a lack of transparency and alleged policy violations. This follows reports from Human Rights Watch and internal DHS watchdog probes.
DHS Secretary Markywayne Mullin admitted to lawmakers that his predecessor, Kristi Noem, "maybe" didn't complete "due diligence" on $1 billion worth of warehouse purchases intended for immigration detention centers, acknowledging some locations are unfeasible and faced legal challenges.
The US Supreme Court upheld a Trump administration decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, ruling the Department of Homeland Security's move was not subject to judicial review.
The US Department of Homeland Security has eased travel restrictions for Iran's World Cup team, allowing them to enter the country two days before their match in Seattle. This change comes amid complaints from the Iranian team about previous travel difficulties and the ongoing war.
The US DHS allows Iran's soccer team to enter the US 2 days before their World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle, easing initial 24-hour restriction, amid logistical challenges and complaints of unfair treatment.
