Geo Group, a private prison firm that makes digital tools to track immigrants, becomes one of the Trump administration’s big business winners as its tech is increasingly used in deportations.
Category: Homeland Security Department
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Kristi Noem’s Rolex at El Salvador Prison Draws Attention
Kristi Noem’s trip to a prison in El Salvador drew social media attention for the homeland security secretary’s choice to wear a gold Rolex in such a setting.
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What to Know About Crossing the U.S. Border as an International Visitor
Incidents of travelers being denied entry into the United States in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.
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Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.
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Official Email Urges Federal Workers to Find More Productive Jobs
The message reiterated an offer for a chance to take a second job or travel to a “dream destination” and remain on the federal payroll for months. But questions remain about whether that would be legal.
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Headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl or Mardi Gras? Here’s a Safety Guide.
A New Year’s Day terrorist attack killed 14 people, rattled the city and prompted government officials to enhance the security precautions for the upcoming events.
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The Surveillance Tools That Could Power Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Border enforcement agencies have spent billions assembling surveillance tools to track and find people. These could be critical in President Trump’s immigration agenda.
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Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More
The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period.
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Drug Charges Against Sean Combs Associate Are Dropped in Florida
The charges against Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player who was arrested amid raids on Mr. Combs’s homes, were dropped after he completed a diversion program.
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U.S. Border Agents Seize 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars
They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in history, officials said.
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Homeland Security Department to Release New A.I. Guidance
The voluntary best practices are aimed at companies that own or operate critical infrastructure.