Latest news and press releases.
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DHS Hosts First Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Symposium
On November 3 and 4, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held the first ever Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grantee symposium.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Hurricane Nicole
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 Nicole.
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Declaración del DHS sobre la Seguridad y la Aplicación de La Ley Durante el Huracán Nicole
El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) está trabajando con sus socios federales, estatales, locales, y no gubernamentales para apoyar las necesidades en las áreas afectadas por el huracán Nicole.
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DHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security released the Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPGs), developed by DHS, through CISA, at the direction of the White House.
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Statement from the Department of Homeland Security on the Arrival of First Venezuelan Nationals Under New Process
Less than a week after the portal went live, DHS reports that the first four Venezuelan nationals arrived at U.S. airports in a safe, orderly, and lawful manner.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Tokyo
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas was in Tokyo, Japan to meet with Government of Japan counterparts to discuss DHS support for U.S. strategic objectives in Japan, including cybersecurity collaboration, travel facilitation, and maritime security cooperation.
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DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of October 20, 2022 will be eligible for TPS.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Singapore
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to the Republic of Singapore to attend Singapore International Cyber Week.
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Readout of Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas’ Meetings with Law Enforcement Leaders
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas participated in a series of meetings in Dallas, Texas with law enforcement leaders from across the country on ways to strengthen our partnerships to advance public safety and homeland security.
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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Approval of a Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement announcing that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a temporary and targeted Jones Act Waiver in order to address Puerto Rico’s needs as recovery efforts from Hurricane Fiona continue.