"Despite the obvious fact that the agency is entitled to interpret its own internal memoranda, the GAO improperly rejected DHS's reading," argued acting DHS counsel, accusing nonpartisan watchdog of partisanship. Keep Reading
Nielsen only changed line of succession relating to a disaster or catastrophic emergency, says review. Keep Reading
Nielsen will focus on how to manage risk in today’s quickly evolving world and how to increase resilience throughout our communities. In particular, she will focus on the state of America’s cyber preparedness. Keep Reading
But when pressed on whether she regretted signing the memo that resulted in family separations, Nielsen said, "I don't regret enforcing the law." Keep Reading
Miller’s unaccountability and play-it-safe role of policymaking will never have the respect that comes from being on the field. Keep Reading
The operation was intended as a show of force, and there would’ve been arrests and coordinated raids at homes with parents and children. Keep Reading
"All it’s going to take is one bad day" with "mass confusion within the upper ranks," warns former CSO. Keep Reading
In recent days, Trump has floated everything from closing the border with Mexico to getting rid of immigration judges to reportedly advising border agents to defy the law. Keep Reading
Claire Grady started her third-in-command post on Aug. 8, 2017. She was acting deputy secretary and should have been next in line to replace Nielsen. Keep Reading
As DHS chief, Nielsen made cybersecurity a top priority, but some are questioning whether her permanent replacement will do the same. Keep Reading
The Europe trip proved to be a miscalculation on her part, one that began a week-long descent into limbo for Nielsen that ended with her abrupt resignation. Keep Reading
Thompson characterized Nielsen's tenure as "hampered by misstep after misstep" and "a disaster from the start"; Rogers said she served "honorably." Keep Reading
"Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service," Trump tweeted. Keep Reading
"If no action, Border, or large sections of Border, will close. This is a National Emergency!" Trump tweeted today after days of threats. Keep Reading
Homeland Security secretary received updates on the latest apprehension numbers, capacity challenges, and the department’s operational response. Keep Reading
While in London, she will confer with top UK counterterrorism and cybersecurity officials on sensitive matters and efforts to stay ahead of common enemies. Keep Reading
Regardless of administration, every DHS secretary has an avalanche of noise and political distractions that surrounds their tenure in the job. Keep Reading
DHS will host the first-ever National Summit on Terrorism Prevention this year, aiming to "crowd-source" the department's mission to defend the homeland. The summit, bringing together "tech companies, NGOs, community leaders, law enforcement, social service providers," and others, is part of a new "whole of society" approach to needed in the face of new threats evolving too quickly for a government-speed response. Keep Reading
"Use the lessons that you learned here to make the men and women that you lead even more effective, make our nation more secure," said VP. Keep Reading
House Homeland Security chairman declares "the days of lax oversight of the department by this committee are over." Keep Reading