Most of the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, will continue operating. But pay delays for TSA workers could spell trouble for travelers.

The Department of Homeland Security shut down as Trump and Democrats continued to discuss changes to U.S. immigration enforcement after the Minneapolis shootings.

Most of the more than 270,000 people employed by Homeland Security are deemed essential, meaning that they stay on the job even during a shutdown. For the fall 2025 shutdown, more than 258,000 DHS employees were in that category, and about 22,000 — or 5% of the agency's total employee base — were furloughed.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made comments that could lead people to misinterpret her agency’s role in elections as she lobbied for legislation that would require photo ID to vote and documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration.

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is warning the public about a synthetic drug detected in central Kentucky called cychlorphine, which the agency says is 10 times more potent than fentanyl.

Boise Police say it's unknown whether Saturday's vandalism is related to Thursday's incident, in which another DHS space was damaged in Meridian.

Moore was hired by the county in October 2014 to be the director of emergency management, now known as Hancock County Homeland Security. She was named the county’s top law enforcement officer in 2020, and had a primary role of ensuring the safety of county residents and property.

Law enforcement and FIFA officials will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Friday morning as the 2026 World Cup inches closer. The witnesses will speak about information