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Kelly On The Entry Of Lawful Permanent Residents into US

Monday, 30 January 2017, 12:53 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

Statement By Secretary John Kelly On The Entry Of Lawful Permanent Residents Into The United States More >>

Dhs And Nasa Technology Helps Save Four in Nepal

Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 9:09 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

Washington, D.C. – Four men trapped under as much as 10 feet of bricks, mud and other debris have been rescued in Nepal thanks to a new search-and-rescue technology developed in partnership by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science ... More >>

U.S Homeland Security Secretary on Tucson Tragedy

Monday, 10 January 2011, 2:11 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

"I am deeply saddened by reports that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Chief Judge John Roll and others were attacked today in Tucson, Arizona. There is no place in our society or discourse for such senseless and unconscionable acts of violence. ... More >>

New Security Measures for International Flights

Wednesday, 6 January 2010, 10:40 am | US Department of Homeland Security

Today, the Transportation Security Administration issued new security directives to all United States and international air carriers with inbound flights to the U.S. effective January 4, 2010. More >>

CBP Launches Program to Automate Arrival Form

Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 1:28 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the launch of a pilot program to automate the arrival/departure form (CBP Form I-94W) for Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travelers from Auckland, New Zealand to Los Angeles International ... More >>

Chertoff On Fingerprint Collection At US Airports

Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 6:28 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

What we're here talking about today is our new upgrade of biometrics, going from two prints to 10 prints. And we've had an opportunity now to actually watch how the system works. It's efficient; it doesn't take any more time than the old system and ... More >>

New Insights About The Origin Of Solar Wind

Saturday, 8 December 2007, 9:09 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

Images from NASA-funded telescopes aboard a Japanese satellite have shed new light about the sun's magnetic field and the origins of solar wind, which disrupts power grids, satellites and communications on Earth. More >>

NASA Reschedules STS-122 Space Shuttle Launch

Saturday, 8 December 2007, 9:08 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

Space Shuttle Program managers will hold a Mission Management Team meeting Friday at 2 p.m. to discuss the issue and determine the steps necessary to start a new launch countdown. More >>

U.S. Border Fencing & Technology Improvements

Saturday, 8 December 2007, 9:04 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward today with multiple advancements in the construction of pedestrian and virtual fencing along the southwest border. More >>

Biometrics Help Apprehend & Deter Illegal Migrants

Monday, 19 November 2007, 11:45 am | US Department of Homeland Security

In its first 12 months, the program collected biometric data from 1,368 migrants, prosecuted 90 of those migrants, and helped reduce the flow of illegal migration by nearly 50 percent in the waters between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. More >>

Thompson Hearing on DHS Spy Satellite Program

Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 12:28 am | US Department of Homeland Security

On Thursday, September 9th, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, will hold a full Committee open hearing on the privacy and civil liberties implications of the National Applications Office, the new office ... More >>

ICE arrests 15 aliens in Roswell

Friday, 1 September 2006, 10:25 am | US Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents today arrested 15 illegal aliens who were working for a local company here that is under contract to paint U.S. military aircraft, including Lockheed C-130 military aircraft. Some of the aliens ... More >>

Fact Sheet: Guidance For Airline Passengers

Friday, 11 August 2006, 11:04 am | US Department of Homeland Security

* The U.S. threat level is raised to Severe, or Red, for all commercial flights flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. * The U.S. threat level is raised to High, or Orange, for all commercial aviation operating in the United States, including ... More >>

Chertoff, Gonzales, Mueller, Hawley on UK Arrests

Friday, 11 August 2006, 11:01 am | US Department of Homeland Security

Secretary Chertoff: Good morning. We'd like to provide you with the latest information that we have on recent events in the United Kingdom, and an update on the actions that we are taking to protect our citizens and to keep air travel safe and secure. ... More >>

Aviation Threat Level

Friday, 11 August 2006, 11:00 am | US Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security is taking immediate steps to increase security measures in the aviation sector in coordination with heightened security precautions in the United Kingdom. Over the last few hours, British authorities have arrested ... More >>

DHS Background Briefing On Postponing US Election

Monday, 12 July 2004, 1:26 pm | US Department of Homeland Security

Question: This intelligence that you have, are they specifically mentioning their intent to thwart the democratic process, the election? And if so, in what context? More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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