The Department of Homeland Security's mission is broad and diverse and covers everything from counterterrorism to the Nation's maritime and border security, from protection of our national leaders to coordinating the federal government's response to natural disasters.
Here are some of the key current issues that are part the Department's mission.
In her first 100 days on the job, Secretary Kristi Noem returned the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to its core mission of securing the homeland.
Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS are fulfilling President Trump’s promise to Make America Safe Again by removing violent criminal illegal aliens.
The Department of Homeland Security has announced financial and travel document support to illegal aliens, to facilitate travel back to their home country through the CBP Home App.
DHS is on the frontlines fighting against cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) that are flooding our communities with illicit synthetic drugs, like fentanyl.
Following the events of July 13, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was directed to conduct an independent security review of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. A bipartisan panel was named with extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a 45-day independent review of the planning for and actions taken by the U.S. Secret Service and state and local authorities before, during, and after the rally, and the U.S. Secret Service governing policies and procedures.
Independent Review of 2024 Attempted Assassination
The Department of Homeland Security and its components play a lead role in strengthening cybersecurity resilience across the nation and sectors, investigating malicious cyber activity, and advancing cybersecurity alongside our democratic values and principles.