The Latest Breaking News from Homeland Security

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussed immigration policy Tuesday afternoon with the Senate’s four Latino Democrats, as the administration prepares to lift pandemic-related border restrictions later this year.

Senators express concerns about expulsion policy and forthcoming proposal to limit asylum eligibility for certain migrants.

Homeland Security hires outside lawyers for potential impeachment

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security recently hired outside counsel to prepare for potential impeachment proceedings, as House Republicans ramp up calls to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the southwest border.

The number of migrants encountered monthly at the southwest border dropped significantly in January, U.S. officials said.

The Department of Homeland Security hired outside counsel for potential impeachment proceedings against Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters will again lead both the Senate Homeland Security panel and the Democrats' campaign committee.

WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley was booted from his perch on the powerful Armed Services Committee last month as retribution for delaying the confirmation of numerous Defense Department nominees last year, and for his role in challenging Mitch McConnell’s hold as the chamber’s top Republican, sources tell CQ…

Was it retribution or magnanimity? Accounts differ on Missouri Republican Josh Hawley's departure from the desirable Armed Services panel.

A new proposal to more than triple visa entry fees for performers will harm American audiences and culture.

House Republicans thrust the U.S.-Mexico border into the spotlight on Wednesday with a committee hearing and an impeachment resolution.