Homeland

President Trump is calling on Congress to cut short its recess and return to Washington to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, according to the White House. The appeal comes as the government shutdown continues, leaving the department partially unfunded and intensifying pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal.

Federal authorities say a man who was fatally shot by a federal officer in Houston was not the target of an ICE operation, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The disclosure has raised questions about how the shooting occurred and why an uninvolved person was killed during enforcement activity.

Royal family news is drawing attention in Germany, with reports that millions are going to Norway's Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit while Queen Sonja and Princess Ingrid Alexandra receive nothing, and Sweden's Queen Silvia returning to her former homeland. Readers are following the money questions in the Norwegian court and Silvia's visit to Brazil, her country of birth.

Illinois congresswoman Delia Ramirez has introduced legislation to abolish the Department of Homeland Security. The proposal would dismantle the federal agency created after the September 11 attacks, which oversees immigration enforcement, border security and disaster response through FEMA. Reaction is split, with progressive backers calling DHS unaccountable and abusive, while critics label the bill unrealistic and politically extreme.

Homeland Security Investigations agents searched the Minnesota home of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal investigation, according to people familiar with the matter cited by the Associated Press. Few details about the probe have been disclosed, and the search of a sitting member of Congress has drawn wide attention and questions about what investigators are pursuing.

A progressive Democratic lawmaker has introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Homeland Security entirely, arguing criticism should extend beyond ICE to the department as a whole. The proposal came a day after an HSI raid on Representative Ilhan Omar's home, intensifying debate over immigration enforcement agencies.

Homeland Security Investigations agents carried out a search as part of an investigation, according to people familiar with the matter. Details about the probe and its focus were not immediately clear. The development draws attention because Vice President JD Vance signaled last May that the Trump administration would investigate Representative Ilhan Omar, fueling speculation about the search's target and political context.

Attorney General Blanche and DHS Secretary Mullin are holding a live event to unveil new federal actions aimed at securing US elections. The announcement, covered live by Fox News, pairs the Justice Department with the Department of Homeland Security on election integrity measures. Details of the specific actions remain limited, and reaction from officials and the public is still forming.

The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to restart removing migrants to countries other than their own homeland without first giving them a chance to raise human rights concerns. The court said it will hear full arguments in the case later this year, meaning the policy can operate in the meantime. The ruling renews a contested immigration enforcement practice and is expected to draw legal challenges from human rights advocates over the treatment of those deported to third countries.

The Justice Department said Monday that Homeland Security Investigations agents carried out a judicially authorized search warrant in the Washington, DC, area. Officials provided no further details, saying only in a statement that the enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. The target of the search and the subject of the investigation were not disclosed.

The Russian word 'rodina' — meaning homeland or motherland — is drawing increased search attention among Russian users. The term carries strong emotional and patriotic weight in Russian public discourse, and interest in it has climbed noticeably. No specific event has been clearly tied to the spike, but discussions around national identity and patriotism remain prominent in Russian public life.

A new lawsuit, Gonzalez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is challenging what its filers describe as ICE's de facto policy of failing to return property seized from people held in civil immigration detention. The case argues detainees routinely lose belongings such as money and documents without any process for getting them back. Immigration rights advocates are drawing attention to the suit as part of broader scrutiny of detention conditions.

Homeland Security Today reports on how terrorists could use artificial intelligence to interfere with emergency response operations and criminal investigations. The article examines the risks posed when AI tools fall into the hands of violent actors, including the potential to overwhelm first responders or mislead investigators. It adds to a growing debate among security officials about how rapidly evolving AI technology could reshape the terrorism threat landscape.

A Laotian man whom the United States deported to South Sudan is finally travelling home to Laos after spending about a year in detention there. The case drew attention to US deportation practices that sent migrants to third countries far from their homelands. His departure ends a year-long ordeal that critics described as unlawful relocation to a country with no connection to him.

A missile expert said in an interview with Kyodo News that North Korea has the capability to overwhelm the United States' homeland missile defense system. The assessment suggests that North Korea's growing arsenal of ballistic missiles, potentially including multiple warheads or saturation tactics, could outpace current American defensive interceptors. The remarks add to ongoing debate about the adequacy of US missile defenses against North Korea's expanding nuclear and missile programs.

US Homeland Security has run an exercise in which first responders test counter-drone technology, covering the full chain from detecting unauthorised drones to responding to them. The programme aims to give police, firefighters and emergency services hands-on experience with tools for identifying and mitigating drone threats at public events and critical sites, as concerns grow over rogue drones near airports, stadiums and wildfires.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested about 51,000 people in July, the highest monthly total in the history of the Department of Homeland Security, according to US broadcasters including ABC7 Los Angeles and ABC11. The record figure is drawing attention to the scale of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement drive and its impact on communities.

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule eliminating the automatic extension of work permits for immigrants whose renewal applications are pending. The change means foreign workers could face gaps in their legal employment authorization while awaiting paperwork processing. Immigration advocates and employers are expected to scrutinize the rule's impact on businesses reliant on foreign labor.

Kristi Noem, who served as homeland security secretary under Donald Trump, has filed for divorce from her husband Bryon, the Guardian reports. The filing ends a decades-long marriage for the former South Dakota governor, one of the most prominent figures in Trump-era Republican politics. The news is drawing wide attention given her national profile and past political ambitions.

US immigration agents have raided the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar weeks before the midterm elections. US media reports say Homeland Security investigators are examining immigration documents connected to the congresswoman. The raid on a sitting member of Congress is drawing intense attention and questions about its timing ahead of the vote.

Homeland Security Today has launched a new feature called the Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Bookshelf, with Volume 1 presenting a curated selection of books on security and counterterrorism topics. The series aims to give practitioners, policymakers and researchers a roundup of notable recent reading in the field. Little further detail is available beyond the launch of the first installment.

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security searched Representative Ilhan Omar's Washington, DC home as part of an investigation into her immigration paperwork, the New York Post reports. The raid ties into a broader scrutiny of how the Minnesota Democrat obtained citizenship, an issue her critics have raised for years. No charges have been announced and details of the probe remain limited.

Homeland Security Today has published an article exploring how human attachment and social bonds can help prevent targeted violence. The piece argues that meaningful personal connections may serve as a protective factor, intervening before individuals turn to violence. The article is drawing attention within homeland security and violence-prevention circles as a shift toward prevention-focused approaches.

US immigration agents have carried out a raid on the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, weeks before the midterm elections. Reports say Homeland Security investigators are examining immigration documents linked to her, and the timing has drawn accusations of political targeting ahead of the vote.

An expert says North Korea now has the capability to overwhelm the United States' homeland missile defense system. The assessment suggests the North's growing arsenal of intercontinental ballistic missiles, possibly including multiple or decoy warheads, could exceed what US defenses can intercept. The claim adds to concern over Pyongyang's advancing weapons programs and its implications for US homeland security and regional deterrence.