Homeland Newswire Report News
HSI Eagle Pass arrests 2 trucking company employees for alleged wire fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Two Eagle Pass women were arrested May 26 on a four-count indictment related to their alleged scheme to defraud and embezzle money from their employer, a Texas-based trucking company headquartered in Eagle Pass. The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Virginia man sentenced to 36 years for production of child sexual abuse material after HSI Norfolk investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Norfolk and the Chesapeake Police Department has resulted in a 36-year federal prison sentence for a Virginia man for producing child sexual abuse material. Jonathan Wilson, 35, of Chesapeake, received the lengthy prison sentence June 1 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Norfolk.
ICE conducts removal flights June 2
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.
2 Nigerian nationals plead guilty to fraud scheme involving elderly US victims after HSI Tucson investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Two Nigerian nationals who were extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom pleaded guilty to operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme in May after a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tucson investigation involving the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
ICE conducts removal flights June 1
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.
ERO Philadelphia removes noncitizen wanted for murder to Dominican Republic
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
ERO Philadelphia removed a citizen of the Dominican Republic with a final order of removal on an ICE Air Operations charter aircraft May 30. Edickson Paulino Castano, 52, is a foreign fugitive wanted by law enforcement authorities in the Dominican Republic for murder.
ICE conducts removal flights June 7
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including to Guatemala and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week throughout the hemisphere and around the world.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Pfluger Announces Hearing on Transnational Criminal Organizations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) announced a hearing next Wednesday, June 7, at 2:00 PM ET to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
Higgins to Lead Subcommittee Hearing on Biden Admin’s Failure to Prepare for the End of Title 42
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6 at 2:00 PM ET, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement will hold a hearing, led by Chairman Clay Higgins (R-LA), to examine the Biden administration’s failure to prepare for the end of Title 42 on May 11.DETAILS: WHAT: A Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement hearing entitled, “Examining DHS’ Failure to Prepare for the Termination of Title 42.” DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 TIME: 2:00 PM ET LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building WITNESSES: Benjamine “Carry” Huffman Acting Deputy Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blas Nuñez-Neto Assistant Secretary for Border and Immigration Policy, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and must RSVP by Monday, June 5 at 6pm ET.
TOMORROW AT 2PM: Pfluger to Lead Subcommittee Hearing on Transnational Criminal Organizations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7 at 2:00 PM ET, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), will hold a hearing to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
Chairmen Green, Garbarino Statement on Compromise of U.S. Critical Infrastructure by Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) released the following statement on Chinese state-sponsored hackers, code-named Volt Typhoon, compromising U.S. critical infrastructure for surveillance purposes as detailed in a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory by the National Security Agency (NSA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and international partner agencies:
Chairman Green Statement on Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) released the following statement on the announced retirement of U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz:
Peters, Johnson, Sinema & Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Protect Communities From Threats Posed By Unmanned Aircraft Systems
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Ron Johnson (R-WI), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the security threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones.
Peters, Stabenow & Slotkin Call On Fda To Take All Possible Actions To Mitigate Cancer Drug Shortages
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Debbie Stabenow (MI), along with U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), wrote to Dr. Robert Califf, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner to ask that the FDA do everything in its power to mitigate the dire shortage of cancer drugs that has reached crisis levels in recent months.
Dr. Paul National Review Op-ed: Keep Artificial Intelligence Out Of Government Surveillance
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
In a new op-ed for National Review, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, discussed the threat to freedom of thought and expression posed by artificial intelligence surveillance in government.
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Guam homeowners and renters who were affected by Typhoon Mawar may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Exercises Strengthen Territorial, Federal Partners’ Preparedness for Hurricane Season
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Last week, the Government of the Virgin Islands and federal partners participated in a series of response and initial recovery exercises as well as functional drills to bolster preparedness efforts before Atlantic hurricane season.
Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Tomorrow
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
With hurricane season upon us, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages residents in Puerto Rico to get their families and property ready now. Taking early preparedness steps enhances the response and recovery processes from these severe weather events.
FEMA Personnel in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Continue to Support Recovery Efforts Following Impact of Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
FEMA continues coordinating meal, supplies and generator deliveries in Guam with local, territorial, federal, nonprofit organizations and private sector partners to help residents recover.
Guam Survivors Don’t Need to Wait on FEMA to Start Cleaning Up from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 4, 2023
Guam residents affected by Typhoon Mawar don’t need to wait for a visit from a FEMA housing inspector or their insurance company to start cleaning up and making repairs. FEMA inspectors and insurance claims adjusters can verify damage even though cleanup has begun.