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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Two-Year Anniversary of Operation Allies Welcome
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Operation Allies Welcome...
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at Extreme Heat Summit
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at FEMA’s virtual Extreme Heat Summit on Aug. 28, 2023.
DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Idalia
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas that may be impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
TSA shares travel tips, advice ahead of Labor Day Weekend for passengers flying out of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is staffed and ready to handle the expected increase in travelers for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend during what has been one of the busiest travel summers in TSAs history.
TSA PreCheck program adds four new airlines
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck expedited screening program with the addition of Cayman Airways, French bee, Titan Airways and Zipair. With these additions, there are 90 TSA PreCheck participating domestic and international carriers.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Project Selections to Help Communities Build Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President...
TSA officers prevent local man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport prevented a Hampton, Va., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Saturday, Aug. 26. The 9mm handgun was loaded with 13 bullets.
Harry Reid International Airport Canine Dina voted TSAs Cutest Canine of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON Dina, a three-year old German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) explosives detection canine at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), is the winner of the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) 2023 Cutest Canine Contest.
Reminder Federal Taxes Must Be Filed Yearly
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: As a reminder, it is your civic obligation to pay your federal and state income taxes. In addition to federal law, the ethical standards of conduct rule in 5 CFR § 2635.809 and DHS Directive 0480.1 hold Executive Branch employees accountable for paying taxes. Federal employees must make an honest attempt to fulfill all just financial obligations, especially those such as federal, state, or local taxes that are imposed by law.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Racially-Motivated Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: “The Department of Homeland Security is closely monitoring the situation surrounding this afternoon’s racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that led to the tragic, senseless death of three innocent people today. We are and will continue to provide support to law enforcement and to the Jacksonville community to help keep Floridians safe."
TSA stresses importance of Know Before You Go for travel out of BWI Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: LINTHICUM, Md. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend of travel and has some advice and tips to make the checkpoint screening process go smoothly.
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at Naturalization Ceremony in Boston, MA
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at naturalization ceremony at Faneuil Hall in Boston, MA on Aug. 24, 2023.
TSA prepared at SAN for busy end-of-summer, Labor Day weekend travel surge
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: SAN DIEGO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is prepared and staffed for what is projected to be a very busy end-of-summer and Labor Day weekend travel surge. With passenger volumes that consistently exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic levels this summer, officials with TSA are encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared every step of the air travel experience.
Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the 2023 Boston Regional Secretary’s Awards Ceremony
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at a regional Secretary’s Awards ceremony hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston, MA on Aug. 24, 2023.
Department of Homeland Security Offers Community Leaders New Resources to Prepare for Extreme Temperature Events As 17 States Experience Record Breaking Heat
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis.
TSA transitioning security operations at Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
Release: BELGRADE, Montana - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun the process to federalize airport security screening operations at Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport (BZN).
Breastfeeding and Returning to Your Workplace
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both babies and mothers. The decision to breastfeed is a very personal one and many women find it to be a comfortable, pleasant, and rewarding experience. However, it can pose challenges when mothers need to return to work from maternity leave. When you return...
Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo Delivers Remarks at the DHS Women in Law Enforcement Summit
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Acting Deputy Secretary Canegallo delivered the following remarks at the DHS Women in Law Enforcement Summit in Arlington, TX on Aug. 21, 2023.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for September 18-22 at Westchester County Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Residents of Westchester County and the surrounding area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at Westchester County Airport (HPN) from Sept. 18 to 22, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in the airport terminal near the baggage claim area.
Feature Article: The Evolution of National Laboratories and Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: A look at how S&T’s five labs-and collaboration with the Department of Energy’s 17 labs-have shaped two decades of research and development innovation.