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Kristi Noem - News and Info TrackerControversy Surrounds Kristi Noem's DHS Advertising Contracts: Investigation LaunchedKristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, is facing new scrutiny over her department's recent advertising contracts. According to a letter sent by Senator Peter Welch to the DHS Inspector General, multiple no bid contracts have been awarded to firms with close ties to Noem and her senior advisors. Between February and August 2025, DHS awarded 143 million dollars to a company called Safe America Media, which was incorporated just 11 days before the first contract solicitation. This company was tasked with producing ads to discourage illegal immigration, including a commercial filmed during the government shutdown that featured Secretary Noem on horseback at Mount...
2025-11-2002 min
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsProposed DHS Rule Changes Impact International Students, H-1B Visas, and Federal Property ProtectionThanks for joining us for your DHS Weekly Brief. The top headline this week: The Department of Homeland Security just proposed a sweeping rule change that could dramatically affect international students, exchange visitors, and temporary workers in the United States. On August 28, 2025, DHS announced plans to replace the current “duration of status” rule for F and J visa holders with fixed periods of stay, capped at four years. This means international students and exchange scholars would now be admitted only until their program end date, plus a 30-day grace period—shortened from the previous 60 days for F statuses, aligning more closel...
2025-11-1704 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Expands Biometrics, Enforcement Powers: Impacts on Citizens, Businesses, and MigrantsThe biggest DHS headline this week: the Department of Homeland Security just unveiled a sweeping new rule to expand biometrics collection for anyone involved in immigration benefit requests—not just non-citizens, but U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents too, and regardless of age. Unlike current practice, where fingerprints and photos are collected, DHS now aims to require a range of biometrics, even DNA, and wants ongoing, periodic submissions from foreign nationals until citizenship is achieved. The department says this move enhances identity verification and national security, but privacy advocates are raising tough questions about data security and surveillance, especially gi...
2025-11-1004 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsEnding Automatic Work Permit Extensions, Overhauling H-1B Visas: DHS Policy UpdatesThe Department of Homeland Security’s top story this week is the termination of automatic extensions for employment authorization documents, or EADs, for most noncitizens, effective October 30, 2025. That means anyone renewing their work permit after this date will no longer receive an automatic extension while their application is processed. Exceptions remain for certain Temporary Protected Status holders, but for everyone else, renewed vetting and screening will be required before approval. DHS officials explain this policy shifts the system back toward stricter review standards, reinforcing that work authorization in the U.S. is seen as a privilege, not a right.
2025-10-3103 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Unveils Aggressive Cyber Defense Policy, Boosts Border Security and Disaster PreparednessWelcome to your DHS Weekly Update. The big story out of the Department of Homeland Security this week was the Secretary’s announcement of a sweeping new approach to combating domestic and international cyber threats. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas addressed reporters Monday, laying out the nation’s most aggressive cyber defense policy overhaul in a decade. He said, “America’s digital infrastructure is a critical target, and we must move faster to protect it.” The new policy will roll out in three phases through early next year and includes stepped-up public-private cyber task forces, faster threat-sharing with the tech sector, and mandatory...
2025-10-2002 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Reshapes H-1B Visa System, Expands Enforcement, and Targets Sanctuary StatesListeners, the big headline from the Department of Homeland Security this week is a proposed overhaul to the H-1B visa allocation system. DHS announced it will publish major changes in the Federal Register that shift the selection process for H-1B petitions away from random lottery and towards a weighted system favoring positions with higher wage levels. What does this mean? Under the proposal, applicants for senior-level roles get more entries into the pool, making it likelier for those jobs to be selected—and these changes will impact both the regular H-1B cap and the advanced degree exemption.
2025-09-2603 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Shifts: TPS Ends for Venezuelans, Student Visa Overhaul ProposedKicking off this week’s episode with the biggest story out of Washington: the Department of Homeland Security has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Venezuelan nationals—a move that impacts thousands of lives and businesses in the United States. The TPS designation first granted in 2021 is now set to expire on November 7, following a September 3 announcement and a statutory review of country conditions. DHS says the decision was driven by concerns over migration patterns, public safety, and shifting foreign policy interests. Employers with staff on TPS should take immediate action, reviewing compliance policies and consulting immi...
2025-09-2203 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Expands Immigration Enforcement Powers, Boosts Safety and Rule of LawThis week’s biggest headline from the Department of Homeland Security is a groundbreaking final rule issued on September 5th, fundamentally expanding the enforcement authority of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. For the first time, USCIS—once mainly an immigration benefits agency—is now empowered to conduct investigations, issue detainers, make arrests, and even execute search warrants under both civil and criminal immigration law. DHS officials say the move is intended to ramp up enforcement against those living in the U.S. without valid status, targeting threats like immigration benefit fraud and unlawful entry, and shifting the overall mission to pri...
2025-09-1204 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Updates: Venezuela TPS Ends, H-1B Changes, Visa Policies Shift for Students and SecurityThanks for joining us for this week’s update on the Department of Homeland Security, where the big headline is DHS’s official termination of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Venezuela, announced by Secretary Kristi Noem. The 2021 designation will expire on September 10, 2025, meaning tens of thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S. under this protection will need to review their options—DHS is urging anyone affected to visit uscis.gov for details about next steps and legal rights.In other major developments, DHS published its Spring 2025 Unified Regulatory Agenda, revealing significant shifts in immigration policy. Among the he...
2025-09-0804 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Overhauls Immigration: TPS Ends, H-1B Changes, and More Policy Shifts AheadThis week’s biggest news from the Department of Homeland Security is the announcement ending the 2021 Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, designation for Venezuelans. DHS declared that TPS benefits and associated work authorization for Venezuelans granted under this order will be valid only until September 10, 2025, with a 60-day lead time following the publication of the official notice in the Federal Register. This decision, which follows persistent national debate and executive guidance changes, will immediately affect thousands of Venezuelan nationals who have been living and working under this protection.For the people impacted, especially Venezuelans in the U.S., th...
2025-09-0503 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS' Crackdown on Drugs, New Drone Tech, and Changes to Student VisasThis week, the Department of Homeland Security took center stage with the U.S. Coast Guard’s record-breaking achievement in Operation Pacific Viper—the largest drug offload in its history. This headline highlights a relentless crackdown on transnational crime, with authorities intercepting and seizing thousands of pounds of narcotics destined for American communities. Secretary Noem said, “Today’s operation demonstrates our resolve to protect American families from the scourge of drug trafficking and the violence it brings.”But it’s not just about enforcement—major policy news broke with DHS’s proposal to eliminate “duration of status” for F and J nonimmigrant...
2025-08-2903 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) News"Tough Immigration Enforcement, Hiring Surge, and Policy Shifts at DHS"The biggest headline from the Department of Homeland Security this week is that ICE has conducted a sweeping series of arrests, targeting what one senior DHS official called “the worst of the worst”—including individuals convicted of murder, rape, child molestation, and other violent crimes. These high-profile arrests included criminal aliens from countries like Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Vietnam, and others, several of whom were linked to gang activity or had previous convictions for aggravated assault or weapons offenses. The official made a direct appeal to the public, saying, “We are calling on all patriotic Americans who want to serve their country...
2025-08-2503 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Tightens Immigration, Ends TPS, and Expands Enforcement PrioritiesThe biggest headline from the Department of Homeland Security this week is the federal court’s unanimous decision to allow DHS to move forward with revoking Temporary Protected Status for nationals from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. This gives the Trump Administration a major legal win, letting DHS continue its campaign to tighten U.S. immigration procedures and restore what officials call integrity to the vetting system. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin described the development as “a huge legal victory for the rule of law and safety of the American public,” stressing that TPS was always meant to be temporary, not a backdo...
2025-08-2203 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration, Offers Incentives for Self-DeportationThe Department of Homeland Security’s most significant headline this week comes from Secretary Kristi Noem, who announced that in just her first 200 days on the job, approximately 1.6 million illegal aliens have left the United States. Secretary Noem declared, “In less than 200 days, 1.6 MILLION illegal immigrants have left the United States population. This is massive. This means safer streets, taxpayer savings, pressure off of schools and hospital services, and better job opportunities for Americans. Thank you, President Trump!”This news is tied to sweeping policy shifts and high-profile enforcement actions. DHS has launched an international, multimillion-dollar ad campaign warnin...
2025-08-1903 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Rolls Out New ICE Vehicles, Boosts Recruitment, and Tightens Visa RulesThe top headline this week out of the Department of Homeland Security is the dramatic debut of the new ICE vehicle fleet through downtown Washington, D.C., complete with bold “Defend the Homeland” branding and President Trump’s name in gold lettering. The agency’s highly public rollout, captured in a professionally produced video and paired with a recruitment drive, signals a noticeable shift from the previous discretion surrounding federal enforcement operations. According to DHS, more than 100,000 Americans have applied to join Immigration and Customs Enforcement since the announcement, and public response online, especially from veterans and law enforcement supporters, has been...
2025-08-1503 minKristi Noem - News and Info TrackerKristi Noem's Aggressive Immigration Enforcement Agenda Spotlights DHS Victim Advocacy and Recruitment ChallengesKristi Noem’s first full week as Secretary of Homeland Security has centered on aggressive immigration enforcement moves, legal pushback over policy reversals, and high profile victim advocacy. The Department of Homeland Security announced arrests by ICE of what it called the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, with offenses including child sex crimes, assault, larceny, and burglary, and said Noem is hosting a press conference in Chicago to highlight those cases, according to DHS. DHS also said Noem is removing age limits for ICE recruitment to expand the pool of applicants, part of a broader push to accelerate re...
2025-08-1203 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Expands ICE Hiring, Enforcement Targets Violent Offenders Amid Surging Assaults on OfficersBig headline this week from the Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Kristi Noem says assaults on ICE officers have surged by 1,000 percent as teams step up arrests of violent offenders, highlighting a series of nationwide operations that took down individuals convicted of attempted murder, manslaughter, aggravated sexual assault of a minor, and major drug trafficking, according to DHS news releases dated August 7 and 9. DHS quotes Secretary Noem: Our brave ICE law enforcement are now facing a 1000% increase in assaults against them as they risk their lives to arrest the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens. We will not let...
2025-08-1104 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) News"DHS Ends TPS for Honduras, Ramps Up Immigration Enforcement and Recruiting"The biggest headline out of the Department of Homeland Security this week is the end of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Honduras. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that after reviewing country conditions, DHS determined that Honduras no longer requires this special designation. This means that TPS for Honduras—and all related benefits—will officially terminate on September 8, 2025. For the roughly 57,000 Honduran nationals in the U.S. under TPS, their employment authorization documents are automatically extended until that deadline, but after that, they’ll need to find a new legal status or depart the country. The same changes are ro...
2025-08-0103 min
Earl & Kate Deep DiveDHS Manifest Destiny Post 2025: Trump Administration Blood and Soil Ideology vs. Historic Manifest Destiny | Vance Citizenship Speech & Nazi Symbolism AnalysisKey Takeaways* The Trump administration's DHS weaponized 19th century "Manifest Destiny" art (Weistling, Gast, Kinkade) on social media with nationalistic captions like "Remember your Homeland’s Heritage" and "Protect the Homeland," explicitly linking settler colonialism to current immigration crackdowns .* Scholars and critics universally condemned these posts as modern propaganda aligning with "blood and soil" ideology, noting the deliberate omission of Indigenous genocide, enslaved Black cowboys, and Chinese railroad workers from the romanticized imagery .* Vice President JD Vance's rhetoric reinforces this ideology, defining American identity as "a particular people" (Claremont speech) while attacking Germany's ha...
2025-07-2828 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Update: Visa Expansions, TPS Terminations, and Heightened Enforcement Amid Security RisksThe headline out of the Department of Homeland Security this week is that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are facing an 830 percent increase in assaults compared to last year, a dramatic spike attributed, according to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, to “mainstream media lies and hysterical political rhetoric” fueling hostility against federal immigration enforcement. McLaughlin emphasized, “Brave ICE law enforcement are risking their lives every day to keep our communities safe from the worst of the worst criminals,” describing a climate where ICE officers are not only targeted rhetorically but have been physically attacked, with recent incidents including an ICE official...
2025-07-2803 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsTitle: DHS Shifts Enforcement, Sparks Lawsuits Amid Surge in Attacks on ICE OfficersThe Department of Homeland Security’s headline this week is the dramatic surge in assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers—an 830 percent increase compared to last year, according to a DHS announcement. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin states, “Brave ICE law enforcement are risking their lives every day to keep our communities safe from the worst of the worst criminals, even as crazed rhetoric from gutter politicians are inspiring a massive increase in assaults against them. It is reprehensible that our officers are facing this threat while simply doing their jobs and enforcing the law.” In one alarming incident, a Califo...
2025-07-1804 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Secures $165B for Border Wall, Tighter Immigration Enforcement under New PoliciesThe biggest headline out of the Department of Homeland Security this week is President Trump’s signing of the massive One Big Beautiful Bill, securing a historic $165 billion in funding for DHS. Secretary Kristi Noem called it “a win for law and order and the safety and security of the American people.” This funding jumpstarts construction of the border wall with $46.5 billion set aside, plus $14.4 billion for removal transportation, $12 billion in reimbursements to states that combated the previous administration’s border policies, and billions more to hire 6,000 new customs and border agents. It also delivers major investments in new technology and surv...
2025-07-1103 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Ends TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua, Cuts to Intelligence Workforce Raise ConcernsThis week’s most significant headline from the Department of Homeland Security is the official termination of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Honduras and Nicaragua. Announced by Secretary Kristi Noem, this decision will impact about 76,000 individuals who have lived and worked legally in the United States, many for more than two decades. DHS says these countries have recovered from the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch, which originally led to TPS back in 1999. The termination will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, meaning TPS protections and related work authorizations for Hondurans and Nicaraguans will expire on September 8, 2025. DH...
2025-07-0903 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Cuts to Intelligence, Tighter Immigration Enforcement, and Rising Iran TensionsThis week’s biggest headline from the Department of Homeland Security is the outcry over proposed cuts to its Office of Intelligence and Analysis, known as I&A. Four of the nation’s largest law enforcement groups have sent an urgent letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, warning that slashing I&A’s workforce by up to 75% could seriously undermine national security. These groups—including the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies and the National Fusion Center Association—say I&A is critical for states and local agencies to respond quickly to threats, and that changing its structure without their input puts...
2025-07-0703 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) News"Historic Lows at the Border: DHS Tightens Enforcement and Terminates Haiti TPS"Listeners, this week’s top headline from the Department of Homeland Security is a historic one: DHS has announced the lowest nationwide border encounters and apprehensions ever recorded—marking what Secretary Kristi Noem called “the most secure border in American history.” Customs and Border Protection logged just over 25,000 encounters in June, a 12% drop from earlier this year, and 89% lower than the monthly average from 2021 to 2024. Border Patrol apprehensions along the Southwest Border fell to just 6,070, and on June 28, agents recorded only 137 apprehensions across the entire border—the lowest single-day figure in 25 years. Secretary Noem credits these outcomes to “empowering our agents and e...
2025-07-0403 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration: Arrests, Fines, and Expanded Enforcement AuthoritiesThis week’s biggest headline from the Department of Homeland Security is the arrest of 11 Iranian nationals illegally present in the United States, including a former Iranian army sniper and an individual with admitted Hezbollah ties. According to DHS, these arrests underscore a sharpened focus on proactively identifying and removing potential security threats from American communities. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin emphasized, “We have been saying we are getting the worst of the worst out—and we are. We don’t wait until a military operation to execute; we proactively deliver on President Trump’s mandate to secure the homeland.”Key dev...
2025-06-3003 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Warns of Heightened Threat from Iran, Secures Supreme Court Win on DeportationsThis week’s biggest headline from the Department of Homeland Security centers on the heightened threat environment emerging from the ongoing Iran conflict. On June 22, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin warning Americans of potential cyberattacks and possible violence in response to direct US involvement overseas. While officials stress there are currently no specific credible threats against the homeland, the department reports an increase in low-level cyber intrusions, particularly by pro-Iranian hacktivists, and concerns about anti-Semitic hate crimes. Secretary Noem emphasized, “It is our duty to keep the nation safe and informed, especially duri...
2025-06-2703 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsTitle: DHS Enacts Sweeping Travel Bans and Enforcement Policies to Address Security ThreatsThis week, the Department of Homeland Security is making headlines with sweeping new travel restrictions and enforcement measures that signal a major pivot in national security strategy. The most significant update comes as the Trump administration, through a June 4th presidential proclamation, has implemented a broad travel ban affecting foreign nationals from 19 countries deemed high-risk for terrorism and public safety concerns. As of June 9th, both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas are fully suspended for countries including Iran, Eritrea, and Haiti, among others. President Trump stated that these actions are intended to address acute risks of overstay, criminal networks, and national...
2025-06-2103 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Ends CHNV Parole, Calls for Stricter Immigration Enforcement and Heightened Security MeasuresThis week’s biggest headline from the Department of Homeland Security is the immediate termination of the CHNV parole program, a controversial policy that had allowed more than half a million individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States since 2022. DHS is now sending termination notices to all affected parolees, revoking their ability to legally remain and work in the U.S., effective immediately. These individuals are being encouraged to self-deport, with the incentive of a $1,000 exit bonus and travel assistance upon return to their home countries. According to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, “Ending the CHNV paro...
2025-06-2003 min
“TOP INC.”Club™️Episode 418 - “TOP INC.”Club™️”FULL SPEECH: Sen. Padilla speaks on Senate floor after removal from DHS press conference”**TOP INC. World News Report by ABC NEWS CAST** **Full Speech: Sen. Padilla Speaks on Senate Floor After Removal from DHS Press Conference** *June 17, 2025 — Washington, D.C.* — In a compelling address on the Senate floor today, Senator Alex Padilla spoke out following his unexpected removal from a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) press conference earlier this week. The senator's remarks have sparked nationwide attention, raising questions about transparency and accountability within federal agencies. **Context of the Incident** On Tuesday, Senator Padilla was scheduled to participate in a DHS press conference focused on nati...
2025-06-1814 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) News"Parole Revocation and Heightened Immigration Enforcement: Navigating the DHS Overhaul"This week’s most significant headline from the Department of Homeland Security is the immediate termination of the Biden-era humanitarian parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans—known as CHNV—and a strong push for affected individuals to voluntarily depart the U.S. DHS began issuing emails to CHNV parolees, revoking both their parole status and employment authorization, effective immediately. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin was blunt, stating, “Ending the CHNV parole programs, as well as the paroles of those who exploited it, will be a necessary return to common-sense policies, a return to public safety, and a return to America...
2025-06-1603 min
Technologically SpeakingWhat is that Future World Gonna Look Like?In the final episode of Technologically Speaking Season 5, host Brittany Greco and S&T Senior Advisor Kristin Wyckoff explore how the Directorate is helping DHS and its components to see over the horizon through foresighting. By understanding the landscape and developing a matrix of emerging threats, S&T will direct R&D towards solutions to defeat those threats—and shape the future of homeland security. Wyckoff explains how S&T’s work across DHS and with international, industry, and academic partners uniquely positions her team to leverage these stakeholders’ experiences and expertise to help secure a brighter and safer future...
2025-06-1127 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Ends TPS for Nepal, Tightens Immigration Enforcement Across the BoardThis week’s most significant headline from the Department of Homeland Security is the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Nepal, set to take effect on August 5, 2025. After an assessment of current conditions in Nepal, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the country no longer meets the legal requirements for TPS, ending a program that’s allowed thousands of Nepali nationals to live and work in the U.S. since the 2015 earthquake. Employment Authorization Documents for TPS-Nepal beneficiaries have been automatically extended to that date, but individuals now need to prepare for either transition or departure unless they qual...
2025-06-1103 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS Uncovers Widespread Abuse of Migrant Children, Expands Border Wall Construction# DHS WEEKLY BRIEFING PODCAST SCRIPT Welcome to this week's Homeland Security Briefing. I'm your host, bringing you the latest developments from DHS.Our top story: This week, DHS unveiled a major child welfare initiative that has uncovered widespread abuse of unaccompanied migrant children. Since February, this national effort has been working to locate and verify the safety of children who were previously placed with improperly vetted sponsors.ICE spokesperson Laszlo Baksay didn't mince words, stating: "Children's safety and security is nonnegotiable. The previous administration's failure to implement meaningful safeguards has allowed vulnerable kids to...
2025-06-0602 minDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) NewsDHS exposes sanctuary cities, ends TPS for Afghanistan, and updates visa bulletins# DHS UPDATE: THE PULSE OF HOMELAND SECURITY[INTRO MUSIC]Welcome to "The Pulse of Homeland Security." I'm your host, bringing you the latest news from the Department of Homeland Security. Today's top story: DHS has published a controversial list of what it calls "sanctuary jurisdictions."Last Thursday, Secretary Kristi Noem's department released a comprehensive list of cities, counties, and states it claims are "deliberately obstructing" federal immigration enforcement. The move follows President Trump's April 28th executive order directing DHS to publicly identify non-cooperative jurisdictions.In Secretary Noem's words: "These sanctuary city politicians...
2025-06-0202 min