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United States Secret Service Celebrates 160th Birthday

DHS honors the 160th anniversary since the founding of the United States Secret Service, founded July 5, 1865, to combat rampant counterfeiting.

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The U.S. Border Patrol, the U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard are Breaking Recruitment Records Under President Trump and Secretary Noem

The Department of Homeland Security announced that since President Trump took office, the U.S. Border Patrol, the U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard have all reported unprecedented levels of applications and new recruits.

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U.S. Secret Service Applications Jump 200% Since President Trump’s Inauguration

Internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data shows a massive spike in applications to join the United States Secret Service (USSS).

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DHS Announces New Ad Campaign for Secret Service Recruitment

Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new ad campaign to encourage the recruitment of United States Secret Service agents.

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USSS Contract Actions to Reduce Spending

Information on actions taken by USSS to reduce spending

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Secretary Noem Ceremoniously Swears-In Sean Curran as the Director of the United States Secret Service

Secretary Noem ceremonially swore in Sean Curran as the Director of the United States Secret Service in the Oval Office. 

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Independent Review Panel Report

This report and its accompanying materials contain the conclusions and recommendations of the Independent Review Panel .

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Independent Review of 2024 Attempted Assassination

Following the events of July 13, 2024, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an independent security review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. 

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Expanding the Period of Designation of the 59th Presidential Inauguration as a National Special Security Event

On January 12, Acting Secretary Gaynor issued a memorandum expanding the period of the 59th Presidential Inauguration National Special Security Event to begin on January 13, 2021.

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In Memoriam of DHS Fallen K9s and Equines

DHS acknowledges and appreciates the importance of the work of our canines and equines. These loyal companions have spent their lives to further the DHS mission, and we honor the sacrifice of all our DHS fallen canines and equines.