Homeland Security
US Revokes 85,000 Visas in 2023: Strengthening Public Safety Through Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
Dec 09, 2025 10:48 am CST
The United States has revoked 85,000 visas across multiple categories in 2023, doubling previous numbers, with 8,000 student visas included. Primary reasons for revocation include DUIs, assaults, and theft, as part of the State Department's intensified efforts to protect American communities. The Trump administration maintains stringent vetting procedures, particularly for applicants from high-risk environments such as Afghanistan, emphasizing that security checks will not be rushed.
Congress Demands Google and Apple Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Officers Over Safety Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 05:30 am CST
The House Committee on Homeland Security has requested Google and Apple detail their efforts to remove mobile apps like ICEBlock that track federal immigration officers, citing serious safety concerns for DHS personnel. Both companies previously removed such apps, which had gained over a million users before being pulled for policy violations that could potentially harm individuals performing official duties.
Trump Administration Implements Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Following National Guard Shooting
Dec 02, 2025 10:06 am CST
Following the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national, the Trump administration has introduced multiple immigration policy changes including pausing asylum decisions, reviewing green cards from "countries of concern," and suspending Afghan visas. These measures, criticized as collective punishment by advocacy groups, aim to enhance security screening for foreigners entering or residing in the United States.
Afghan Immigrant Who Attacked National Guard Members Became Radicalized After Arriving in the US, Homeland Security Reports
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 am CST
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan immigrant accused of shooting National Guard members near the White House, was radicalized after entering the US in 2021. The 29-year-old suspect, who was granted asylum under the Trump administration despite entering during Biden's Afghan evacuation program, has prompted renewed scrutiny of immigration vetting procedures and asylum policies.
Afghan National Arrested for Bomb Threat in Texas One Day Before White House Shooting Incident
Nov 30, 2025 03:31 pm CST
An Afghan migrant who entered the US under the "Operation Allies Welcome" program was arrested for threatening to bomb a building in Fort Worth, Texas, just one day before another Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House. Mohammad Dawood Alokozay was taken into custody after posting a TikTok video allegedly showing bomb-making intentions, highlighting growing concerns about the vetting process for immigrants from Afghanistan following the 2021 US withdrawal.
Security Incident at Coast Guard Base Alameda: Driver Shot After Vehicle Ramming Attempt
Oct 25, 2025 01:23 am CST
A truck driver was shot and wounded after attempting to ram a vehicle into Coast Guard Base Alameda in the San Francisco Bay Area. The incident, which occurred hours after immigration-related protests at the base, prompted a security response with officers firing after the driver ignored commands to stop. The FBI is investigating the incident, which authorities believe is isolated with no ongoing threat to the public.
Trump Administration Deploys National Guard to Chicago Amid Constitutional Controversy and Democratic Opposition
Oct 06, 2025 02:31 am CST
The Trump administration has deployed 300 National Guard troops to Chicago despite opposition from local Democratic leadership, labeling the city a "war zone." This controversial decision comes as a federal judge in Portland blocked similar military deployment, ruling it unconstitutional. The administration's expanding use of federal forces, including ICE operations in Democratic-led cities, has intensified political tensions nationwide.
Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps Following Trump Administration Pressure Over Agent Safety Concerns
Oct 03, 2025 10:53 am CST
Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar applications from its App Store after the Trump administration cited safety concerns for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The controversial app, which alerted users to ICE presence in their area, was removed following Justice Department intervention, raising questions about the balance between law enforcement safety and civil liberties in the immigration enforcement debate.
2 Detainees Killed, 1 Injured In Sniper Attack On US Immigration Facility
Sep 25, 2025 07:57 am CST
Two detainees were killed and one wounded in a sniper attack Wednesday on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the Texas city of Dallas, officials said.
Al Qaeda May Leverage Global Wars Involving US Support: Counter-Terrorism Unit
Sep 20, 2025 02:22 pm CST
The US National Counterterrorism Center said on Friday that recent calls by al Qaeda for attacks against the United States showed the group's enduring threat to the country.