House Democrats largely voted against funding the Department of Homeland Security, despite the heightened threat situation amid the U.S. military operation in Iran.

The US Department of Homeland Security is investigating an employee, Bovino, for allegedly making disparaging remarks about the Jewish faith.

The continued debate over the Department of Homeland Security's funding may cause fans to see a red card ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Department of Homeland Security has launched an internal investigation into allegations that Gregory Bovino, a senior border patrol official, made derogatory remarks about a Jewish lawyer.

Homeland security secretary was grilled in Senate hearing over immigration enforcement crackdown in Twin Cities US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. (DHS), Kristi Noem, on Tuesday would not retract her statements calling the two US citizens who were killed by immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis earlier this year “domestic terrorists”, while also claim...

A report from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security said Iran and its proxies "probably" pose a threat of targeted attacks on the United States.

Republicans are warning that a potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security could compromise security preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists, while former President Trump is reportedly developing a plan for powering AI data centers, addressing two distinct but significant issues.

The White House has presented a new Department of Homeland Security funding offer to Democrats as a partial government shutdown, ongoing since February 14, continues due to immigration enforcement negotiations.

"Also, go fuck yourselves…” The post Radiohead condemn Department of Homeland Security’s unauthorised use of ‘Let Down’: “You don’t get to appropriate it without a fight” appeared first on NME.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem claims that Department of Homeland Security staffers placed spyware on her phone and laptop to record meetings.

Columbia University reported that Department of Homeland Security officials detained a student from a university residential building, citing 'misrepresentations' made by the student.

The requests followed Times reporting that the Department of Homeland Security had sent Meta and other companies subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on ICE.

A new bill has been introduced in response to an AP investigation, aiming to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from using full-body restraints.

By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS, has intensified its immigration enforcement operations, announcing that 19 more people have been added to the list of Nigerians awaiting deportation from the US. The latest update brings the total number of Nigerian nationals processed for removal to 113 in just the last 21 […] The post 19 additional Nigerians face deportation from US as list grows to 113 appeared first on Vanguard News.

A new federal class action lawsuit has been filed against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), alleging that agents illegally tracked and intimidated observers watching federal immigration enforcement in Maine, calling them 'domestic terrorists' and threatening to add them to a 'database' or 'watchlist'.

The funding standoff for the Department of Homeland Security has extended into its second week, complicated by ongoing tensions with Iran and the upcoming State of the Union address, threatening to derail a deal on Capitol Hill.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the TSA PreCheck program is experiencing issues due to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

The TSA PreCheck program is caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, potentially impacting travelers.

The TSA PreCheck program is reportedly caught in the complications arising from a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown.

TSA PreCheck services are reportedly caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

The TSA PreCheck program is caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are temporarily suspended amid a partial government shutdown. : Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The Department of Homeland Security has tempora

TSA PreCheck services at Chicago O'Hare airport continue to operate normally, despite a recent suspension announcement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The ongoing shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security has extended to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, leading to demoralized employees and concerns about the agency's ability to defend against cyber threats without a Senate-confirmed leader.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended several airport security programs aimed at expediting registered travelers through security lines. This suspension is expected to cause potential inconveniences and headaches for passengers.

The Department of Homeland Security has suspended its TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs.

Reports indicate that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to halt TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released data indicating that 8% of Nicaragua's entire population, along with millions from Cuba and Haiti, illegally entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.

The White House's opposition to reforming ICE is prolonging the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which is expected to last until the end of the month, as Democrats use the standoff to highlight their opposition to Trump’s immigration policy.

Judge Orders ICE Not To Re-Detain Abrego Garcia Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, A federal judge has blocked U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) from re-arresting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, one of the men at the center of the Trump administration’s deportation battles. The Salvadoran national’s case attracted attention across the country, including widespread protests, after the federal government detained him in March 2025 and shipped him to El Salvador’s maximum security prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center, along with an airplane full of other deportees. He was later returned to the United States, where he has had long-running legal battles with the administration. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, who ordered the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return last year, ruled on Feb. 17 that he cannot be deported again because the federal government has not presented a feasible plan for removing him from the country. The judge said that despite releasing Abrego Garcia, the government appeared to be making plans to re-detain him, so Abrego Garcia filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent being re-detained. The court previously granted the requested order. In the new order, the court granted Abrego Garcia’s request to upgrade the temporary restraining order to an injunction to prevent him from being re-detained. Abrego Garcia, who entered the United States illegally more than a decade ago, had been living in Maryland when federal agents arrested him. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security takes the position that Abrego Garcia is a “violent criminal illegal alien, and MS-13 gang member,” who “belongs behind bars and off American soil.” Abrego Garcia, who is facing separate criminal charges, denies being a member of MS-13, which has been designated a terrorist organization. Xinis previously ordered his release on Dec. 11, 2025, finding that because the federal government had never issued a final order of removal against him, it could not detain him in order to force him from the country. The government said in a brief last month that Abrego Garcia may be detained because an immigration judge issued an order of removal on Dec. 11, 2025, that became final on Jan. 13 of this year. Detention after that order “does not require that the country of removal be certain in order for detention to be lawful,” the brief said. The judge suggested the federal government is not serious about removing Abrego Garcia from the United States. Since he secured release from criminal custody in August 2025, the government has “made one empty threat after another to remove him to countries in Africa with no real chance of success,” she said. The judge said that, given the federal government’s maneuvering in the case, it was doubtful that Abrego Garcia would be deported in the “reasonably foreseeable future,” so he may not be re-arrested or put into immigration detention. “Respondents have done nothing to show that Abrego Garcia’s continued detention in ICE custody is consistent with due process,” Xinis said. In April 2025, Xinis had ordered that Abrego Garcia be returned to the United States from the prison in El Salvador. The same month, the Supreme Court ordered that the federal government take steps to bring him back to the United States. The government of El Salvador cooperated, and Abrego Garcia was returned to the United States in June 2025. At the same time, Abrego Garcia is currently facing federal criminal charges in Tennessee related to the alleged unlawful transportation of undocumented aliens. He has entered not guilty pleas to the charges. The May 2025 indictment brought against Abrego Garcia alleges that he “conspired to bring undocumented aliens to the United States from countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ecuador, and elsewhere, ultimately passing through Mexico before crossing into Texas.” It alleges that Abrego Garcia and his co-conspirators obtained financial payments from the undocumented individuals for unlawfully transporting them into and around the United States. The indictment also alleges Abrego Garcia was “a member and associate of the transnational criminal organization ... [known as] MS-13,” which it describes as “a criminal enterprise engaged in ... acts and threats involving murder, extortion, narcotics trafficking, firearms trafficking, alien smuggling, and money laundering.” Abrego Garcia “used his status in MS-13 to further his criminal activity” over the life of the criminal conspiracy during which he and co-conspirators “knowingly and unlawfully transported thousands of undocumented aliens ... many of whom were MS-13 members and associates,” according to the indictment. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys have called the case “baseless.” “There’s no way a jury is going to see the evidence and agree that this sheet metal worker is the leader of an international MS-13 smuggling conspiracy,” attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg said. The Epoch Times reached out for comment to the U.S. Department of Justice, which represents federal agencies in court. No reply had been received as of publication time. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:55

Case became focal point for immigration after he was deported to El Salvador where he faces gang threats Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot re-detain Kilmar Ábrego García because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. The Salvadorian national’s case has become a focal point in the immigration debate after he was mistakenly deported to his home country last year. Since his return, he has been fighting a second deportation to a series of African countries proposed by Department of Homeland Security officials. Continue reading...

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has lapsed due to a political standoff over immigration restrictions demanded by Democrats.

A significant portion of the Department of Homeland Security has run out of money after negotiations over ICE funding faltered, with Democrats demanding new restrictions on federal immigration agents.

The president’s choice of Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to replace her at the Department of Homeland Security could trigger a cascade of aspirants for his seat.

Lewandowski has wielded great power at the Department of Homeland Security by Noem’s side

The US Department of Homeland Security has updated its statistics, adding six citizens from Bosnia and Herzegovina to a list of foreign nationals accused of serious crimes in America.

‘At any time during you tenure as director of the Department of Homeland Security, have you had sexual relations with Corey Lewandowski?’ the DHS boss was asked

The Department of Homeland Security, overseeing ICE and Border Patrol, has significantly expanded its surveillance capabilities, using a wide array of tools to monitor, apprehend, and intimidate individuals targeted for deportation.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., appeared on CNN Tuesday where he was asked whether it's time for Democrats to support funding the Department of Homeland Security amid Iran threats.

A Republican Senator has criticized South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for spending $220 million on Department of Homeland Security ads that prominently feature her.

DHS Interdicts 6 Suspected Smuggling Vessels, Captures 82 Migrants Off San Diego Coast Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Six suspected human smuggling boats were taken into custody by authorities during the weekend, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a Feb. 27 post on X. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem participates in a tour at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Charleston, in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 7, 2025. Alex Brandon, Poo...

Lawmakers and the Department of Homeland Security express alarm over the possibility of a DHS shutdown and unpaid agency employees, with homeland security concerns heightened following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, while details emerge about Trump's plan for powering AI data centers.

The IRS is facing scrutiny for allegedly breaking the law by sharing taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about implications for American citizens.

The Department of Homeland Security has criticized New Jersey's proposed 'F---ICE Act,' which would allow civil action against immigration agents, citing a significant increase in assaults on agents.

An article exposes the alleged 'sick reason' behind Donald Trump's decision to appoint 'ICE Barbie' to a top Department of Homeland Security job.

The US Department of Homeland Security awarded a $250,000 public relations contract to a firm with ties to Corey Lewandowski, raising questions about federal procurement guidelines and partisan loyalty.

The death last March of Ruben Ray Martinez in South Padre Island was not disclosed by Department of Homeland Security for nearly a year.

Democrats refused to allow a bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security to move ahead without new restrictions on federal agents carrying out President Trump’s immigration enforcement drive.

The Department of Homeland Security has suspended the Global Entry program as the partial government shutdown continues, impacting international travelers.

The Department of Homeland Security claims the government shutdown allows it to ban surprise congressional visits to immigration detention facilities, leading to an ongoing legal battle with lawmakers.

The Department of Homeland Security has responded to the six-week detention of a UK grandmother by ICE, stating her husband had overstayed his H-1B visa for 20 years.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the suspension of the Global Entry program as the partial government shutdown continues.

The TSA PreCheck program is reportedly caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

The TSA PreCheck program has been caught in the disruption caused by a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, impacting travel services.

The TSA PreCheck program has been caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, impacting travel services.

The TSA PreCheck program is reportedly caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, potentially impacting travel security and efficiency.

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a new advisory for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, as millions of US travelers face longer airport lines due to a government shutdown and severe winter weather.

The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily halted TSA Precheck and Global Entry airport security programs, effective Sunday morning, as airlines prepare for an impending blizzard.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the suspension of priority airport security programs, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, effective Sunday, following a lapse in funding.

The US Department of Homeland Security has suspended the use of special security lanes and fast-track control terminals at airports, a move that airline representatives warn against and Democrats accuse of being 'intentional sabotage'.

A report indicates that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will pause two key travel programs if a government shutdown occurs.

The Department of Homeland Security announced the temporary suspension of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs, among other emergency measures, as a government shutdown continues.

Senator Maggie Hassan has requested the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to investigate potential bias in Minneapolis investigations following accusations against Renée G.

Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand today in a trial over whether social media companies are fueling the teen mental health crisis. And, Tricia McLaughlin is leaving the Department of Homeland Security.

A partial government shutdown, stemming from disputes over Department of Homeland Security oversight, appears likely to persist.

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues into its fourth day as Senate Democrats block funding over disagreements on ICE reforms, with no end in sight for negotiations.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Democrats will fight the GOP-backed SAVE America Act, which requires voter ID, and oppose any Department of Homeland Security involvement in elections.

An illegal migrant has been accused of operating a fraudulent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) branch and selling fake FBI and immigration immunity cards for $400 each after conducting a bogus course.

President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Governor Noem forcefully defended the Department of Homeland Security's actions during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, engaging in sharp exchanges with lawmakers over immigration enforcement, the DHS shutdown, and other issues.

An exception to the slashing of federal agencies was the Department of Homeland Security, which handles immigration enforcement and saw slight growth

The British band said it was furious about the use of its song "Let Down" by the US Department of Homeland Security.

The Department of Homeland Security has criticized Virginia's governor regarding the potential release of an illegal migrant with over 30 prior arrests who is currently charged with murder, sparking an immigration dispute.

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Gregory Bovino, known for Trump-era immigration crackdowns, for allegedly making disparaging comments about a U.S. attorney in Minnesota who is an Orthodox Jew.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is largely unfunded despite a heightened terror threat, raising concerns about national security.

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists, while former President Trump is reportedly developing a plan to power AI data centers.

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, while discussions emerge about Trump's plan for powering AI data centers.

The Department of Homeland Security claims a deported Babson student skipped her flight, while her lawyers allege agents intended to detain her, sparking a dispute over the incident.

Radiohead has issued a joint band statement decrying the use of the group’s song “Let Down” in a pro-ICE video, telling the U.S.’s Department of Homeland Security to “go fuck yourselves” for…

A Department of Homeland Security official, Heather Honey, stated that ICE will not be present at polling places during the November midterms, dismissing the possibility as 'disinformation'.

The US Department of Homeland Security announced it will not conduct immigration operations at polling stations during this year's midterm elections, except in cases of public safety threats.

In a call with top state voting officials, a Department of Homeland Security official stated unequivocally that immigration agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year's midterms.

Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security to prevent the conversion of an empty warehouse into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.

A general news report or update concerning the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, likely covering its operations, policies, or recent activities.

The government shutdown hit TSA operations as the Department of Homeland Security activated emergency measures and suspended congressional escorts while keeping PreCheck operational.

A Russian Interior Ministry operative, Ivan Semenikhin, who reportedly collaborated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to rescue child sexual abuse victims, has been arrested and charged with treason.

The TSA PreCheck program is reportedly caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, impacting its operations.

TSA PreCheck services are reportedly caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, impacting travel and security operations.

TSA PreCheck services are reportedly caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, potentially impacting travelers.

The TSA PreCheck program is reportedly caught in the crossfire of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, impacting its operations.

The Department of Homeland Security has suspended its PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to a lapse in funding, raising concerns within the travel sector about potential disruptions.

The US Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport programs due to a partial government shutdown, impacting travelers.

US airlines are warning of a halt in the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs, administered by the Department of Homeland Security, starting Sunday morning due to a partial government shutdown.

The Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry services due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, impacting travel operations.

The Department of Homeland Security is set to suspend the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs, drawing criticism from Democrats who accuse the DHS of 'kneecapping' initiatives that expedite traveler processing.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly planning to halt its TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs, according to a Washington Post report.

An Iranian orphan, adopted by a US veteran, faces deportation after receiving a letter from the Department of Homeland Security ordering her to appear for removal proceedings before an immigration judge in California.

The US government has launched Freedom.gov, a website administered by the Department of Homeland Security, to allow Europeans to view content that is otherwise blocked.

An immigration judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to meet its burden of proving Mohsen Mahdawi was removable. The Trump administration can appeal the ruling.

With Congress in recess, Democrats and the White House continue to exchange offers but remain far from a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump Calls In FEMA To Respond To Sewage Disaster In Potomac River Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump is directing federal emergency teams to respond to a sewage spill on the Potomac River, calling it a “massive ecological disaster” and blaming local leaders for not handling the crisis, which began nearly a month ago. “There is a massive Ecological Disaster unfolding in the Potomac River as a result of the Gross Mismanagement of Local Democrat Leaders, particularly, Governor Wes Moore, of Maryland,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Feb. 16. Moore’s office didn’t immediately return a request for comment on Trump’s statement. On Jan. 19, a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line collapsed, causing the failure of a 60-year-old, 72-inch concrete pipeline along the Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland. Over 250 million gallons of sewage poured into the Potomac River in one of the largest spills in U.S. history, according to University of Maryland researchers. Water samples collected at the site show high levels of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus, the bacteria that causes staph infections, researchers reported. “People coming into contact with the impacted water or land are at risk of becoming infected with these bacteria, which can lead to serious health conditions,” said Dr. Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, a microbiologist and assistant professor at the university. Trump said the spill was the “result of incompetent local and state management of essential waste management systems.” “It is clear local authorities cannot adequately handle this calamity,” Trump stated. “Therefore, I am directing federal authorities to immediately provide all necessary management, direction, and coordination to protect the Potomac, the water supply in the Capital region, and our treasured National Resources in our Nation’s Capital City.” Despite state and local leaders not asking for federal assistance, Trump said he “cannot allow incompetent local ‘leadership’ to turn the river in the heart of Washington into a disaster zone.” The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will play a key role in coordinating the response, the president stated. FEMA and DHS are facing a partial funding lapse as Democrats in the U.S. Senate demand changes to immigration enforcement. Crews work to keep raw sewage from flowing into the Potomac River after a pipeline rupture, in Glen Echo, Md., on Jan. 23, 2026. Cliff Owen/AP Photo According to Virginia’s health department, the utility DC Water is handling repairs to the pipe, while Maryland has regulatory authority over the Potomac River for recreational advisories, water quality monitoring, and issuing bans on shellfish harvesting. The Virginia Health Department was working with the Maryland departments of Health and the Environment during the crisis. DC Water has stated that drinking water is not affected by the incident. The nearest Virginia location using the Potomac River as a primary source of water is the city of Fairfax, with an intake located several miles upstream of where the sewage spill entered the river, according to Virginia. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:40

Lawmakers remain at an impasse, showing no progress towards resolving the partial government shutdown, particularly affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

Lawmakers are at an impasse over Department of Homeland Security oversight, leading to a partial government shutdown with no clear resolution in sight.