Established after the Sept. 11 attacks to protect the country against terrorism, the agency absorbed immigration functions that have become its focus under President Trump.

Picture released from Department of Homeland Security follow January 26, 2026 deadly shooting Below is the initial statement from the Department of Homeland Security following a deadly shooting on January 24,

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it is addressing a religious worker visa backlog with rules that will reduce wait times and disruptions in ministry for faith-based communities.

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar voted against the Homeland Security bill over ICE conduct and lost protections. Two Texas Democrats voted to pass the bill.

The Bayport Republican said it probably won't be until March that the public will see top officials of ICE testify.

Mark Davis, a Congressional Candidate and veteran, has taken credit for setting up the website as a response to recent events.

Charleston County officials say U.S. Homeland Security grant will fund training for first responders, but residents worry the money would end up supporting ICE.

A House Republican who recently worked on appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said immigration enforcement is “not in a good place right now.” “It’s not an open and shut issue.