News from 2023
Rutherford Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for Customs & Border Protection (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The work agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection do every day has immense importance to both our national and economic security.
Department of Homeland Security Issues Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) Detailing Strategy to Stay Ahead of Evolving Threat Environment
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the statutorily required Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR), a comprehensive strategic approach to the Department’s efforts to secure the nation.
Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine GAO’s High Risk Report on Federal Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 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 the Comptroller General of the United States, Gene L. Dodaro, to examine the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) 2023 High Risk List...
TSA reminds passengers to not bring firearms to airport security checkpoints and highlights significant penalties in first quarter of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 1,508 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first quarter of 2023, which ended March 31, averaging 16.8 firearms caught per day. More than 93% of the firearms were loaded.
Homeland Security Department discusses Request To Revise and Extend the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Information Collection Under the Paperwork Reduction Act on April 20
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Florida Man Admits Buying Gift Cards with Stolen Bank Account Information
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 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.
TSA intercepts gun at Des Moines International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: DES MOINES Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Thursday.
DHS Launches New Series of National Climate Resilience Prize Competitions
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new prize competition focusing on clean energy sources to keep essential services functioning during power outages, highlighting the Department's efforts to address risks posed by climate change. The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) administers prize competitions to crowdsource innovation and harness the creativity of the American public to solve critical homeland security challenges.
Homeland Security Department discusses Public Meeting: Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum on April 21
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA stops firearm during security screening at T.F. Green Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: WARWICK, R.I. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a male passenger from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) on Thursday, April 20. This was the first firearm detection this year at a PVD security checkpoint.
Special Local Regulation; Marine Events; Annual Bayview Mackinac Race, Lake Huron, MI discussed on April 21 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 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.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Anniversary of the Establishment of Uniting for Ukraine
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the anniversary of the establishment of Uniting for Ukraine
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds
Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 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.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center to open for appointments at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: LUBBOCK, TX Residents of Lubbock will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations popular TSA PreCheck program at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) April 24 to May 5.
Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Measures to Tackle A.I., PRC Challenges at First State of Homeland Security Address
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced two new groundbreaking initiatives to combat evolving threats during his first address on the State of the Homeland Security. Focused on two trends that will shape what President Biden has called a “decisive decade" for ...
Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 23, 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.
14 notices published in week ending April 8 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
There were 14 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending April 8, according to the Federal Register.
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds