Latest news and press releases.
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Over 20 Technology and Critical Infrastructure Executives, Civil Rights Leaders, Academics, and Policymakers Join New DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to Advance AI’s Responsible Development and Deployment
The Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board.
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DHS Announces First Winners, Awards $835,000 “Clean Power for Hours Challenge” in Celebration of Earth Day 2024
As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the five winners of the Clean Power for Hours Challenge.
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DHS Launches Know2Protect™ Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse With Many Public and Private Sector Partners
DHS announced Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners.
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DHS Announces $1.8 Billion in Preparedness Grants
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced more than $1.8 billion in funding for eight Fiscal Year 2024 preparedness grant programs.
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Applications Open for DHS FY24 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
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Department of Homeland Security Announces $300 Million in Direct Funding to Communities Receiving Migrants and $340 Million for A New Competitive Awards Process
DHS, through the FEMA and CBP, announced $300 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants.
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status or 18 months, from June 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025.
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New DHS Textile Enforcement Actions Crack Down on Illicit Trade to Support 500,000 American Textile Jobs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is outlining an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade and level the playing field for the American textile industry, which accounts for over 500,000 U.S. jobs and is critical for our national security.
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Cyber Safety Review Board Releases Report on Microsoft Online Exchange Incident from Summer 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) findings and recommendations following its independent review of the Summer 2023 Microsoft Exchange Online intrusion.
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Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from May 26, 2024, to November 25, 2025, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Burma that prevent individuals from safely returning.