Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ignored questions on whether she would entertain calls from the Department of Homeland Security to end sanctuary policies in the state. “Governor Spanberger must end her sanctuary policies that allow these illegal aliens onto our streets and … Read more

Reporter’s Notebook: Why Trump may not be able to force Congress back over the DHS shutdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! So Congress is now deep into week two of a 16-17 day recess for Easter and Passover. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is approaching two months. There’s no obvious path to end the impasse. This is why some GOP lawmakers — and conservative activists — demanded … Read more

Major national security vulnerability exposed as DHS reveals how relatives of terror architect allowed into US

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it had discovered “significant national security and public safety risks” in U.S. vetting processes, calling the system “wholly inadequate,” just days before two relatives of slain terrorist leader Qasem Soleimani were taken into custody in Los Angeles. The arrests of … Read more

DHS slams Democrat Sen Chris Van Hollen claim, says illegal alien caused crash while fleeing ICE

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday pushed back on claims by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., that ICE agents struck an “asylum seeker,” saying the man is an illegal immigrant who caused a crash while trying to evade arrest. DHS told Fox News that the … Read more

A de facto pro forma: Why Washington fixated these sessions as the DHS shutdown dragged on through recess

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Carpe diem. If you’ve wondered why all of Washington buzzed so much this week about “pro forma” sessions in the House and Senate, here’s your chance to find out why. Come on now. Tempus fugit. There’s no time like the present. Hopefully, when you finish reading this, … Read more

Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown

President Trump on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay “each and every employee” of the agency, which has faced an almost two-month-long shutdown due to a congressional impasse, leaving thousands without paychecks. The president’s memo directs DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell … Read more

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all employees during shutdown

President Donald Trump on Friday directed the Department of Homeland Security to pay all of its employees amid a record-long shutdown at DHS that’s lasted nearly 50 days. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The presidential memo authorizes paychecks for more than 35,000 employees at places … Read more

State top cop moves to crush alleged DHS records restriction as county denies ICE-out

Homan defends ICE agents at airports to ‘help our brothers and sisters in TSA’ Democrats refuse to fund the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a prolonged DHS shutdown for over six weeks. This government funding battle has caused pain for millions, with over 500 TSA workers quitting. President Trump issued an executive order to … Read more

DHS preps deportation of alleged MS-13 gang member wanted for pastor’s murder in El Salvador

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has started the deportation process for an alleged MS-13 gang member from El Salvador who had been released into the United States a decade ago and was considered a “non-criminal” alien despite being wanted for a pastor’s murder … Read more

DHS releases new evidence in case of Dem staffer accused of impersonating ICE attorney

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released additional evidence it says confirms that a staffer for Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, lied about being an attorney for detainees at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in an effort to meet with them and sneak in … Read more