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August 28, 2025 | 5:58 PM

Experts say Department of Homeland Security undermines credibility in hiring Pa. elections activist

Neither DHS nor the activist, Heather Honey, answered questions.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF
August 25, 2025 | 5:34 PM

Pa. election conspiracy activist appointed to election integrity role at Department of Homeland Security

Heather Honey is one of the country’s most prominent election deniers supporting President Donald Trump, and now has a role setting federal policy.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF
May 8, 2025 | 1:59 PM

Feds cut funding to IU13, CWS program offering free citizenship classes, legal services

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April 24, 2025 | 6:05 PM

Bucks County sheriff signs agreement with ICE

Sheriff Fred Harran said the agreement will “enhance public safety.” Immigrant rights advocates are pushing back.
By Emily Neil/WHYY
August 21, 2024 | 11:29 AM

Proposed Allegheny County Council bill would have Homeland Security verify eligibility of county voters

By Julia Zenkevich/WESA
July 17, 2024 | 10:08 AM

Homeland Security inspector general investigates Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally

By Rebecca Santana/The Associated Press
June 11, 2022 | 7:49 AM

A federal judge in Texas blocks a major DHS policy limiting immigration enforcement

Tipton sided with the states of Texas and Louisiana, which argued that the DHS guidance is preventing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from enforcing the law.

By Joel Rose/NPR
April 8, 2022 | 5:20 AM

FBI: 2 men impersonated federal agents to get close to the Secret Service

Court documents say four members of the Secret Service have been placed on administrative leave pending further investigation.

By Deepa Shivaram/NPR
June 8, 2021 | 8:08 AM

‘Bring your guns’: Probe uncovers more alarming intelligence before Capitol riot

Among new public details, the panels say Capitol Police had seen information from a pro-Trump website that included comments about the Capitol's tunnel system, and that encouraged demonstrators to bring weapons to subdue members of Congress and police, and reverse the presidential election's results.
By Claudia Grisales/NPR
March 17, 2021 | 2:31 PM

‘Undoubtedly difficult’: Mayorkas says DHS is working to manage influx at border

More than 4,000 unaccompanied minors are in U.S. custody at the border, straining Homeland Security capacity. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told lawmakers, “it will take time” to get under control.

By Alana Wise/NPR
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