Audacious solutions for protecting against the next Sandy

Big storms of the near future pose a flood of risks - and innovators are finding grandiose new ways to keep cities safe

• Oct 30, 2015

Immigrants caught at U.S. border reveal why they made dangerous trek

Internal intelligence files suggest the U.S. government's efforts to discourage illegal crossings may have been unsuccessful

• Oct 30, 2015

Ted Koppel exposes threat of cyberattack on U.S. in "Lights Out"

The veteran news anchor warns in new book the U.S. is not prepared for a disaster that could affect tens of millions of people across the country

• Oct 27, 2015

DHS inspector confirms Secret Service director's changing story

A DHS inspector general's report shows that Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy was aware of rumors about a congressman's failed job application

• Oct 23, 2015

DHS considering Secret Service protection for Trump, Carson

The administration and congressional leaders are reviewing requests to provide the candidates with Secret Service detail

• Oct 19, 2015

DHS investigating Wikipedia entries alleging Kevin McCarthy affair

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating changes made to two Republican lawmakers' Wikipedia pages

• Oct 9, 2015

Birth tourism booms in California despite federal crackdown

Women keep a low profile, rarely walking the neighborhood, going in and out only in a van with tinted windows

• Sep 28, 2015

How safe are U.S. trains from potential attacks?

After thwarted shooting on French train, officials focused anew on threats to rail targets in America

• Aug 24, 2015

Homeland Security warns drones could be used in attacks

Intelligence bulletin warning of drone use by terrorists sent to police across the U.S., law enforcement sources tell CBS News

• Aug 1, 2015

Fewer unaccompanied minors at border this year

A large percentage of those who arrived last summer have been placed with parents, relatives or other sponsors

• Jul 7, 2015

FBI warns of potential July 4 attacks targeting law enforcement

FBI and DHS are encouraging law enforcement "to be vigilant and prepared" ahead of the holiday

• Jun 27, 2015

​Officials: Hack exposed U.S. military, intel data

Hackers gained access to background information from intelligence and military personnel used for security clearances, officials say

• Jun 12, 2015

Holes exposed in TSA terror watchlist

A new report finds aviation employees who found ways to get through safeguards in airport security

• Jun 8, 2015

McCaul: Fed data breach "most significant" in history

The House Homeland Security Committee Chairman says he believes China is behind the massive cyberattack

• Jun 7, 2015

TSA fails explosive screening tests

Undercover investigators were able to smuggle explosives or banned weapons through airport security in 95 percent of trials

• Jun 1, 2015