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HP - USSS - Targeted School Violence

HP - USSS - Targeted School Violence

Protecting America's Schools
HP - 2019 Secretary's Awards

HP - 2019 Secretary's Awards

2019 Secretary's Awards
HP - CISA - Infrastructure Security Month

HP - CISA - Infrastructure Security Month

Infrastructure Security Month 2019
Careers - DHS is Hiring

Careers - DHS is Hiring

DHS is Hiring!
HP - TSA - REAL ID

HP - TSA - REAL ID

Does Your ID Have a Star?
HP - S1 Combating Terrorism and Targeted Violence Strategy

HP - S1 Combating Terrorism and Targeted Violence Strategy

New Strategy for Combating Terrorism and Targeted Violence
HP - Ending Legal Loopholes and Securing Our Border II

HP - Ending Legal Loopholes and Securing Our Border II

Stopping Illegal Immigration and Securing the Border
In Focus - Opioid v2

In Focus - Opioid v2

Confronting the Opioid Crisis
HP - A New Mission Statement

HP - A New Mission Statement

Our Mission

Today, Acting DHS Secretary Chad F. Wolf met with Governor Greg W. Abbott in Austin, Texas. The Governor thanked the Acting Secretary for the administration's efforts to continue to secure our southern border, and they discussed strategies to improve upon the progress already being made.

Nov 22

Press Release

Acting Secretary Wolf Traveling to North Carolina

WASHINGTON – On Monday, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Matt Albence are traveling to Raleigh, North Carolina, to participate in a roundtable discussion with federal, state, and local officials about the ongoing immigration and security issues in the state.

Nov 14

Press Release

Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Statement on the Tragedy at Saugus High School

Today, in remarks delivered at the Homeland Security Advisory Council, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf delivered a statement in response to the tragedy at Saugus High School.

Nov 13

Press Release

Chad Wolf Confirmed as Under Secretary of Homeland Security Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans

Today the United States Senate confirmed Chad F. Wolf to become the Under Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY) with a bipartisan vote of 54-41. President Donald J. Trump nominated Wolf to the position in February 2019. Under Secretary Wolf has served at the Department in various senior leadership positions since its inception and he brings more than 20 years of experience in the government and private sector to the position.

Nov 6

Press Release

Acting Secretary McAleenan Announces Designation of Poland into the Visa Waiver Program

Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan, in coordination with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, designated Poland into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Starting November 11, 2019, citizens of Poland will be able to apply to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining a U.S. visa.