News from 2023
New York man arrested with gun in his carry-on bag at JFK Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A Sullivan County, N.Y., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a handgun in the man’s carry-on bag at a John F. Kennedy International Airport security checkpoint on Wednesday, April 19. The firearm was not loaded; however, it was packed alongside five bullets in a gun magazine.
TSA officers at Richmond Airport caught two guns at the checkpoints on Wednesday
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented two travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto their flights on Wednesday, April 19.
TSA intercepts gun at Des Moines International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Thursday.
TSA stops firearm during security screening at T.F. Green Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
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.
Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center to open for appointments at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Residents of Lubbock will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) April 24 to May 5.
TSA officers prevent Virginia man from carrying loaded gun onto flight at Reagan National Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented a Fredericksburg, Va., man from bringing his handgun onto a flight on Thursday, April 20. The .38 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0041 discussed on April 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: As a small business participating in this special U.S. Department of Homeland Security Vendor Outreach Session, you will have an opportunity to...
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0069 discussed on April 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nevada
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Nevada to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides March 8-19, 2023.
Implementation of a Change to the Parole Process for Haitians discussed on April 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Trusted Traveler Programs and U.S. APEC Business Travel Card on April 28
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
The 2023 Canada–U.S. Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: Ministers focused on Fentanyl/Opioids, Firearms Violence, Anti-Money Laundering/Virtual Currency, Human Smuggling, Sex Offender Travel, and Criminal Justice Reform
We Hear You: How the Public Engages with DHS
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: In 2017, Congress directed DHS to form a working group to assess how the Department’s components receive, review, and respond to complaints and feedback submitted by the public. In response, the Department’s Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) chartered the Public Complaint and Feedback System...
Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 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.
Implementation of a Change to the Parole Process for Cubans discussed on April 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, San Pedro Bay, CA on April 28
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 12-14, 2023.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Pier 15 Fireworks; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA on April 28
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Peters and Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security and address personnel shortages at ports of entry. The Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act...