Tag: homeland_security
-
New U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Opens in Birmingham, Alabama
Secretary Mullin and Admiral Lunday inaugurated the new U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Located at the former Birmingham-Southern College, this facility represents a major investment in the Coast Guard's future, with training missions beginning in 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEducationMilitary U.S. Coast GuardBirminghamAlabamaTraining CenterMarkwayne MullinKevin LundayHomeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
-
DHS Establishes New Office to Combat Evolving Drone Threats and Enhance Public Safety
The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-UAS. This office will coordinate efforts to address evolving drone threats, enhance public safety, and support state and local agencies, particularly for major…
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentTransportationLegalSocial IssuesEconomy DHSUnmanned Aircraft SystemsCounter-UASPublic SafetyHomeland SecurityFIFA World CupAmerica250U.S. Department of Homeland Security
-
ICE Targets 'Worst of the Worst' in Nationwide Arrests
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals with convictions for serious crimes including voluntary manslaughter and child sexual assault. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis highlighted officers' efforts to make America safe.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementArrestsCriminal illegal aliensViolent crimeHomeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
-
Illegal Alien Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Rape in Missouri
An illegal alien in Missouri has been sentenced to 25 years for child rape and sexual exploitation. Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo's conviction follows an investigation by ICE HSI and local law enforcement, as announced by DHS.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegal Brayanne Escobar-GuarnizoMissouriChild RapeSexual ExploitationICE HSIHomeland SecurityU.S. Department of Homeland Security
-
Media Monitor: Texas Warehouse Contracts Expected Despite Review, Lawsuits
The Washington Post reports new warehouse contracts for a detention plan in Texas are moving forward. This follows Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's initial review, with ICE proceeding despite lawsuits and an investigation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues TexasWarehouse contractsHomeland SecurityMarkwayne MullinICEDetention planGovernment contractsThe Washington Post