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Legal refugees now face long detention after DHS reinterprets law on applying for a green card after a year

The Department of Homeland Security issued a policy memo in February 2026 that could lead to the detention of refugees who are legally in the country.

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'It is Fraud': Kristi Noem Grilled Over $220M Taxpayer-Funded Horseback Ad, Outspending Oscar Films

Kristi Noem faced intense questioning over a £174 million ($220 million) Department of Homeland Security ad featuring her on horseback, which cost more than most 2026 Oscar-nominated films.

International Business Times UK

Trump Presses Aides About Corey Lewandowski's Role in DHS: Report

President Donald Trump has reportedly been pressing aides about whether Corey Lewandowski benefited from the Department of Homeland Security's controversial $220 million advertising campaign.

International Business Times

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Senators clash over sanctuary policies amid DHS shutdown

Senators sparred at a hearing Tuesday over local jurisdictions that have policies against cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, as the Senate teed up another floor procedural vote to end a Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., used the hearing to highlight his proposal to make…

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ICE at Polling Sites During 2026 Midterm Elections? Americans Push Back Amid Fears of Voter Intimidation

Sen. Warner and state officials warn ICE near polls could deter voters, while DHS says agents would only appear in response to public safety threats

International Business Times UK

ICE Refuses to Use 2,500 Branded Vehicles Ordered by a 28-Year-Old Official Appointed by Kristi Noem

The Department of Homeland Security is attempting to fix a costly mistake after thousands of branded ICE vehicles bought under former deputy director Madison Sheahan proved impractical and unused.

International Business Times UK

Trump claims Democrats ‘probably won’t win an election for 50 years’ if strict voter ID bill passes – as it happened

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Watch: New bodycam video questions ICE claims in fatal shooting of US citizen in Texas

Newly released body camera footage of a fatal shooting in Texas last year is raising questions about the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) initial claim that a driver intentionally rammed a federal immigration agent before he was killed.

The Times of India

Trump Takes Aim At Multi-Million DHS Ad Featuring Noem After Her Ouster: 'Spent Less Money Than That To Become President'

President Donald Trump took aim at the multi-million dollar ad featuring now former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which landed her at the center of a new controversy.

Latin Times

What Is Kristi Noem's New Job? 'Shield of the Americas' Role Explained as Markwayne Mullin Steps Into DHS Position

US President Donald Trump reshuffles his cabinet, appointing Kristi Noem to a new diplomatic role and nominating Markwayne Mullin as the new DHS Secretary.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem confronted over alleged lover blankie incident — ‘bag with embarrassing contents’ not mentioned

Noem vs. Raskin got testy.

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Who is Markwayne Mullin? Trump’s DHS secretary choice after firing Kristi Noem

US President Donald Trump has nominated Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin to become the next head of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after removing Kristi Noem from the post.

The Times of India

Trump Fires Kristi Noem in First Major Cabinet Shake-up of Second Term as Senator Is Tapped to Take Over

Donald Trump removes Kristi Noem from his Cabinet, marking a significant shift in leadership at the Department of Homeland Security.

International Business Times UK

Trump Rejects Noem's Claim About Being Aware Of a Controversial Multi-Million Contract At DHS Amid Reports He Could Fire Her

President Donald Trump rejected a claim from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about him being aware of a controversial multi-million contract subcontracted to one of her allies.

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Donald Trump Reportedly Considering a Republican Sen. To Replace Kristi Noem As DHS Secretary

President Donald Trump is angry at Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces mounting controversies, and is considering Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her potential replacement, according to a new report.

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‘I can think of a couple Pretti Good reasons!’: Hacktivists may have just cracked open ICE and exposed over 6,000 companies working with the DHS

Hacktivists have exposed data relating to over 6,000 private companies and their dealings with ICE and the DHS.

International Business Times UK

Maryland AG Sues To Block 'Inhumane' 1,500-Person ICE Detention Warehouse

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE to stop the development of a detention facility in Williamsport, citing environmental and public consultation concerns.

The Times of India

‘Huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows US reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely most affected

A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India.

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Blind Refugee Found Dead 5 Days After Release From Border Patrol Custody in Buffalo

The Department of Homeland Security claims that the refugee was dropped off at a “warm, safe location” in Buffalo, New York. But he never made it inside.

The Times of India

'Please help': Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva arrested by agents who 'lied' to gain entry to dorm

Ellie Aghayeva, an international student of Columbia University, was arrested by the ICE officers from the university campus Thursday morning. Department of Homeland Security officers entered the residential building of the university campus at 6.30am, the university authorities said adding that the officer lied to gain entry to the dorm.…

International Business Times UK

ICE Sued After Observers Claim Agents Used Facial Recognition to Add Them in a 'Domestic Terrorist' Watchlist

Two Maine residents are suing ICE, claiming federal agents used facial recognition and surveillance to label observers as 'domestic terrorists.'

The Times of India

'Husband overstayed H‑1B visa for 20 years': DHS responds to UK grandmother’s six-week ICE detention

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has responded to claims that a British grandmother was held by immigration authorities for six weeks even though she had a valid visa, saying the detention was a matter of law enforcement, not an arbitrary action.

The Guardian - US

Homeland security reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension

DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid a partial government shutdown

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem’s DHS forced into embarrassing walkback over ‘Worst of the Worst’ migrant website

Site designed to name and shame undocumented migrants charged with serious crimes had to be overhauled after errors pointed out by CNN blamed on ‘glitch’

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US Department of Homeland Security has reportedly demanded personal information about ICE's critics from Discord, Reddit, Google, and Meta—and at least 3 of those platforms have complied

DHS has issued hundreds of subpoenas to major online platforms to obtain the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of accountholders who criticize ICE.

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