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
Ports Open or Closed? Nielsen Heads to Border as Economic Impact Warnings Sound
"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
Nielsen Convenes Border Crisis Meeting, Taps Manuel Padilla to Coordinate Interagency Cell
Homeland Security secretary received updates on the latest apprehension numbers, capacity challenges, and the department’s operational response. Keep Reading
Nielsen’s Priorities on Europe Trip: Cybersecurity, Terror Threats, Foreign Interference
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
PERSPECTIVE: Nielsen Shows Leadership Vision in Tough Climate
Regardless of administration, every DHS secretary has an avalanche of noise and political distractions that surrounds their tenure in the job. Keep Reading
Nielsen Wants to ‘Crowd-Source’ Defending the Homeland: A ‘Whole of Society’ Approach
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
Pence, Nielsen View Border Patrol Training at Harpers Ferry Facility
"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
Nielsen Warns of ‘Dire’ Border Projections as House Dems Accuse Her of ‘No Empathy’
House Homeland Security chairman declares "the days of lax oversight of the department by this committee are over." Keep Reading
House Oversight Panel Subpoenas Nielsen, Barr, Azar on Border Child Separations
The subpoenas require the agencies to produce specific categories of information about each separated child — the same information requested seven months ago. Keep Reading
Nielsen Announces Historic Steps with Northern Triangle Security Ministers to Confront Irregular Migration
They agreed to a roadmap for action that will result in better information sharing, law enforcement cooperation, and public messaging to deal with the ongoing crisis. Keep Reading
Will A Marine Be Able to Conquer FEMA’s Battles? Jeff Byard Chosen to Lead
"His skillset and expertise will continue to help lead the dedicated men and women of FEMA through current recovery efforts and prepare for future emergencies," Nielsen said. Keep Reading