Former DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Says She Left Post Because ‘Saying No’ Wasn’t Enough
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
PERSPECTIVE: The Most Powerful Person in Homeland Security
Miller’s unaccountability and play-it-safe role of policymaking will never have the respect that comes from being on the field. Keep Reading
Trump Admin Reportedly Planned Mass Arrests of Migrants Opposed by Purged DHS Officials
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
What Will Happen at DHS? Former ICE Acting Director Homan, DHS CSO Marshall Weigh in
"All it’s going to take is one bad day" with "mass confusion within the upper ranks," warns former CSO. Keep Reading
Trump Is Again Considering Dramatic Action on Immigration: Here’s Why
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
DHS Management Undersecretary Grady Out in Latest Agency Shakeup
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
Nielsen’s Departure Raises Questions About Cyber Plans
As DHS chief, Nielsen made cybersecurity a top priority, but some are questioning whether her permanent replacement will do the same. Keep Reading
How Border Hardliners Nudged Out Nielsen
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
House Homeland Chairman: Nielsen Departure ‘Could Not Come at a Worse Time’ for DHS
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 Out at DHS, Trump Tweets; McAleenan to Take Acting Role
"Nielsen will be leaving her position, and I would like to thank her for her service," Trump tweeted. Keep Reading