Secretary of Homeland Security
Appears in 4 stories
Recipient of the Democrats' letter; has not released the $39.6 million
Two months before the midterms, the federal agency built to protect election systems hasn't spent a cent of the money Congress told it to use. Top Democrats on both election committees are demanding the Department of Homeland Security release $39.6 million earmarked for local election security, with a response due September 9.
Updated 6 days ago
Predicting full ICE field deployment by end of September 2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it now has enough body cameras to equip every officer and agent. The announcement follows five years of delays, a February count of 3,000 cameras for 13,000 officers, and more than two dozen shootings as ICE arrests climbed under the Trump administration.
Updated Sep 3
Confirmed March 24, 2026; responsible for customs order implementation deadlines
For decades, importing into the United States mostly meant filing paperwork and paying duties. A June 3 executive order changed that, requiring importers to certify supply-chain compliance, disclose who really owns their business, and hold U.S. assets to cover any duties owed.
Updated Jun 11
Confirmation hearing pending post-shutdown resolution
The U.S. Senate passed a DHS funding bill by voice vote at 2:20 a.m. on March 27, 2026. It ends the partial shutdown that began February 14 for most agencies, but leaves out ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations and most U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Updated May 29
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