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Safety Zones; Recurring Safety Zones in Captain of the Port Sault Sainte Marie Zone discussed on June 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05


Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C - Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, South Carolina, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender.


Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme

News Release: LAS VEGAS The fourth defendant in a gas pump skimming scheme was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to defraud victims of more than an estimated $5 million in Nevada and Southern California.


Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: TAMPA U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Yonasky Fernandez Rosa (40, Tampa) to 4 years and 3 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. The court also sentenced Rosa to a consecutive 10-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release in a separate fraud case from the Northern District of Ohio. Rosa had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023.



Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth-Duluth Fourth Fest Fireworks on June 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


30 Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance

News Release: Guam residents with losses caused by Typhoon Mawar have 30 days remaining to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance is July 27.


Safety Zone; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth-City of Superior 4th of July Fireworks discussed on June 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA is prepared for record passenger volumes over the Independence Day holiday period

Release: WASHINGTON As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for sustained higher summertime passenger volumes at airport security checkpoints nationwide.


Pro-Life Protections Strengthened in FY24 Appropriations Bills

Release: In recognition of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, House Republicans are protecting life in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA; and Defense bills implement key pro-life provisions and prevent taxpayer dollars from being used for abortion on demand.


One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance but FEMA Remains in Arkansas

News Release: LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas homeowners and renters in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31 have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 3.


Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of Deputy Secretary John K. Tien

News Release: Deputy Secretary John Tien is an extraordinary patriot and public servant and a wonderful human being. On behalf of 260,000 of us throughout the Department of Homeland Security - across the country and around the world - I express our profound thanks to him for making our Department and all of us the...


June 27 is the Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.


Research Agenda Prepares for the Future of Science and Technology

News Release: Guest post from Melanie Cummings, Director of the Science and Technology Directorate’s Technology Centers Division.


Message from Deputy Secretary Tien on Transition from DHS

News Release: Team DHS -. After 26 years of combined federal service including three combat tours in Iraq and living apart from my family for the last two years, I have decided to return to Atlanta to re-join them there. As our Secretary so eloquently says, “when we serve, we all serve." As a result, I first thank...


Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C - Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, South Carolina, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender.


DHS Rescinds Prior Administration’s Termination of Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of the prior Administration’s terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua and the extension of TPS for these for countries for 18 months. Today’s...


Next Phase of DHS Campaign to Stop Fentanyl Will Focus on Interdiction and Supply Chain Disruption

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Following the success of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, which stopped nearly 10,000 pounds of fentanyl during their two-month run and led to 284 arrests in those two months, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the next phase of its surge campaign to target...


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Swansboro, NC on June 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.