Feds: Iraqi refugee wanted to bomb Texas malls
Federal agent testifies Omar Al Hsardan was learning to make electronic transmitters that could be used to detonate explosive devices
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Old driver's license? You can still fly for 2 more years
Passengers from five states and American Samoa would have had to use their passports as identification at airports due to federal law
U.S. preparing to deport hundreds of immigrant families
Federal agents could begin raids as soon as next month against families who crossed southern border illegally since start of 2014, sources say
U.S. quietly tweaks airport screening rules
Following the Paris attacks, the TSA is ramping up airport security measures, making it easier for mandatory body screening
Alleged Mexican drug cartel leader extradited to U.S.
Agents allegedly seized cocaine from New York; Texas; and Chicago, moved by a cartel that used an elaborate network of stash-houses and front companies
What the U.S. is reviewing to make the K-1 fiancé visa system more secure
The U.S. launched its review of this type of visa after investigators revealed that one of the San Bernardino shooters had used a fiancé visa to emigrate to the U.S.
President Obama: Counterterrorism efforts robust before holidays
The president received updates from his national security team at the National Counterterrorism Center
DHS modifies terror alert system
The alert level won't be based on a credible, specific threat, but will keep the public informed through bulletins
DHS to roll out changes to terror alert system on Wednesday
The administration is not getting rid of the current system, but will lower the threshold to allow government to better inform the public
Should social media scrubbing be part of visa screening process?
Revelations that Tashfeen Malik posted radical views on social media are putting the visa screening process under scrutiny
Homeland Security gets involved in search for missing Afghans
Afghan men disappeared while training with U.S. military at south Georgia base
Can the K-1 fiancé visa system be made more secure?
Revelations that one of the San Bernardino shooters was radicalized before coming to the U.S. has lawmakers asking for improvements
DHS chief: New terror alert system to be unveiled soon
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Monday that the new system will keep the public better informed
San Bernardino shooting raises questions about fiancée visa program
The female shooter was granted a K-1 fiancee visa to travel to the U.S. from the Middle East
Boston police detonate suitcase ditched near Homeland Security vehicle
Flowery suitcase with wires and a power source inside was dropped by a man who quickly left the area
After Paris attacks, GOP rolls out bill to strengthen visa waiver program
A Republican task force on counterterrorism unveiled the bill, which the House will vote on next week
Nation's bioterror defense system not trustworthy, GAO says
Reports finds that DHS "lacks reliable information" about the technical capabilities of the system designed to detect a biological attack
Keeping U.S. planes safe after Russian crash in Egypt
U.S. government officials say they have "higher confidence" a suicide bomber brought down a Russian plane over Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
The challenge of keeping U.S. cities safe from terror attacks
"Simply not enough police on duty, off duty, hired security, to cover every potential gathering spot," says former assistant FBI director
Homeland chairman: Congress should pass broad war authorization
Rep. Michael McCaul said lawmakers should give the president any tools needed to defeat ISIS
Could attacks like Paris happen here in the U.S.?
U.S. officials are concerned the tactics used to kill 129 people and injure 352 others in Paris could be used here
NFL to increase security after Paris attacks
Sunday's football games among the U.S. venues stepping up security in the wake of deadly Paris bombings and shootings
U.S. adds new security measures after Russian plane crash
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announces series of new security efforts in wake of jetliner crash over Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
DHS chief grants Secret Service protection for Trump, Carson
The department began reviewing campaign requests last month to provide Secret Service detail
Does the U.S. need federal air marshals?
Critics in Congress say the program is wasteful and unnecessary, but defenders say it's the air marshals who are keeping us safe when we fly
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
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Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
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