News from April 2023
Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has been named Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). His tenure will begin in the coming months, marking the latest step in a career with the agency that began in 1999. Rowe replaces outgoing Deputy Director Faron Paramore, who will retire after dedicating more than three decades of service to the agency and its protectees.
TSA at Hagerstown Regional Airport installs two new technologies that enhance checkpoint screening capabilities
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: HAGERSTOWN, Md. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new technology units to enhance screening capabilities of travelers and their belongings at the security checkpoint. A new credential authentication technology (CAT) unit and computed tomography scanner are now in use at the airports checkpoint.
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds
Peters Convenes Hearing with Secretary Mayorkas to Discuss Resources Needed by DHS to Address Challenges and Security Threats
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas to examine what resources and authorities DHS needs to address evolving and persistent...
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Hylebos Waterway, Tacoma, WA on April 19
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Install of computed tomography screening technology underway at HVN TSA checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: NEW HAVEN, Conn. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is installing two new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners.
Man arrested after TSA detects gun at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. A man from Arkansas was arrested by police on Tuesday, April 18, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopped him with a handgun in his carry-on bag. The 9 mm firearm was not loaded, however two gun magazines were packed alongside the gun with 16 bullets in them.
Peters, Hawley, Thompson, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase mental health resources for law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The legislation...
Dr. Paul Stresses Importance of Investigating COVID-19 Origins to DHS Secretary
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks during a hearing titled “The FY24 DHS Budget: Resources and Authorities Requested to Protect and Secure the Homeland." During the hearing, Dr. Paul stressed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, the Department’s continued refusal to investigate the origins of COVID-19.
ICYMI: Homeland Security Committee Republicans Press Mayorkas over Department Failures
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - During yesterday’s hearing to consider the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) FY24 Budget, Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his Department’s dangerous...
Dr. Paul The Hill Op-Ed: Department of Homeland Security’s COVID Censorship Problem
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: In a new op-ed for The Hill, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, discussed the Department of Homeland Security’s concerning record of censoring free speech regarding COVID-19.
Notice of President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Meeting discussed on April 19 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas' Testimony to Committee on Homeland Security on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: Chairman Green, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee...
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the National Science Foundation (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: Good morning. The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recesses at any time. I would like to welcome everyone to our hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the National Science Foundation. Thank you to our Subcommittee Members and to our...
Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: CONCORD A Northwood man was sentenced today in federal court for attempting to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in CARES Act funds from the United States government, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Florida Man Admits Buying Gift Cards with Stolen Bank Account Information
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS A man from Florida caught with more than $12,000 in Walmart gift cards that hed bought using stolen bank account information pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal felony.
Request for Applicants for Appointment to the Aviation Security Advisory Committee discussed on April 20 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Old River, Between Victoria Island and Byron Tract, CA on April 20
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Naturalization discussed on April 20 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Senate Passes Peters, Collins, Carper & Murkowski Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Federal Support for Local Fire Departments
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments across the...