News from May 2023
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
Disaster Legal Services Available to California Residents After the Recent Storms and Flooding
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Homeowners and renters in disaster-designated counties affected by the recent severe winter storms and flooding may now have access to free legal advice for disaster-related legal issues. Residents can call a Disaster Legal Service hotline at 888-382-3406 or go to
30 Days Left to Register with FEMA for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Survivors with losses caused by the severe storms, floods, landslides and mudslides that began Feb. 21 have less than 30 days to register for federal disaster assistance.
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 11
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
“Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1614-S1616 on May 11
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from theAtlanta Police Department,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department,Chicago Police Department,Miami-Dade Police Department,Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia ...
United States Secret Service Seizes More Than $290,000 in Elder Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: SPOKANE, Wash. Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today the seizure of $290,399.73 by the U.S. Secret Service in an alleged elder fraud scam.
Crisis Counseling Available to California Residents Affected by Recent Storms and Flooding
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Crisis-counseling services are available to Californians affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March in Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne counties.
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
National Women's Health Month – Mammograms
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: May is National Women's Health Month. The month empowers women to make their health a priority and understand steps they can take to improve their health. One important step is talking to your doctor about screening for breast cancer by getting a mammogram.
Additional Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Stops in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be making several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Peters and Braun Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Artificial Intelligence Training Programs for Federal Workforce Leadership
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to create an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for federal supervisors and management officials. The training...
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
CISA and Secret Service Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Awards in Atlanta, GA
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and DHS senior leadership honor the accomplishments of employees at a regional ceremony in Atlanta, GA.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Providence Fireworks, Providence, RI on May 16
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS Memorial Ceremony Honoring the Law Enforcement Community
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: In recognition of Police Week 2023, DHS honors the DHS law enforcement community during a ceremony at DHS Headquarters in Washington, DC.
DHS Annual Awards in Countering Human Trafficking
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: The newly established DHS Annual Awards in Countering Human Trafficking recognize and reward major counter human trafficking efforts and contributions by Department personnel. Comprised of five distinct categories, these awards recognize DHS employees, teams, and a DHS partner organization for outstanding...
Safety Zone; East Passage Narragansett Bay, RI discussed on May 16 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Committee Releases FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and FY24 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bills
By Homeland Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bills for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and Legislative Branch Subcommittees. The bills will be considered tomorrow, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. respectively. The markups will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.