News from 2023
DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States. This is the eighth NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021 and it replaces the current Bulletin that was set to expire at 2:00 PM ET today.
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Syracuse Hancock International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Syracuse Hancock International Airport and airports nationwide.
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
FEMA and other Federal Agencies Continue Supporting Typhoon Mawar Response and Monitor Storm Closely
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Following President Biden’s emergency declarations on Tuesday for both the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Guam ahead of Typhoon Mawar, FEMA has more than 130 staff either already deployed to the Pacific or pre-staged to be able to quickly supplement territorial and local response...
TSA expecting higher passenger volumes at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport this summer
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: MANCHESTER, N.H. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is preparing for a busy summer travel season. TSA anticipates that daily average summer passenger volumes at MHT will exceed those of last year.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Anniversary of the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which occurred one year ago...
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 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.
U.S. and International Partners Release Advisory Warning of PRC State-Sponsored Cyber Activity
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Advisory Includes Technical Information to Help Organizations Search for Malicious Activity on their Networks
Beaches Prepare with FEMA Funds for this Summer’s Wave of Visitors
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The seaside towns of Aguadilla, Carolina and Manatí recently received nearly $1.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to restore its beaches. This obligation is part of over $9 million that the agency has earmarked for recreative areas in these and other beaches of the island.
DHS-USCG grant application closes on July 26
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
Boating Safety Data Collection and Analysis Grant grant opened on May 25.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Anniversary of the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which occurred one year ago
FEMA Suspends Flood Map Reviews in 38 California Counties
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will suspend processing two types of flood map revision requests in 38 California counties starting July 1, 2023. This pause will affect requests for Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) and Conditional Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (CLOMR-F).
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 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.
Peters, Stabenow & Slotkin Call on FDA to Take All Possible Actions to Mitigate Cancer Drug Shortages
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Dear Commissioner Califf: We are deeply concerned with the worsening shortages of chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin and carboplatin, and urge the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to do everything in its power to alleviate the strain on patients and prevent delays in life-saving treatments. We...
Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on May 25
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Today, May 25, is the Last Day to Apply
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - For survivors of the March tornadoes, today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola or Sharkey counties with uninsured or underinsured storm-related losses may be eligible. The deadline is 11:59 p.m., Central Time, today.
ICE conducts removal flights May 23-25
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Nicaragua and Peru as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.
Homeland Security Department discusses Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Oregon; Extension of Comment Period on May 25
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, Federal Support Continues
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. -With the application period ending today, the Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will close permanently at 5 p.m. today, May 25, 2023.