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President-elect Joe Biden's Homeland Security Secretary nominee Alejandro Mayorkas speaks at The Queen theater, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Alejandro Mayorkas, DHS secretary, says agency will prioritize combating ransomware ‘epidemic’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this July 8, 2019, photo, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detain a man during an operation in Escondido, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) ** FILE **

Trump agreements seek to tie Biden’s hands on immigration

By ELLIOT SPAGAT - Associated Press

ACLU sues feds over withholding records in immigration cases

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021 file photo, The Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge overlooks the newly-completed Moynihan Train Hall in New York. Two major railroad workers unions have asked the Department of Homeland Security to beef up security on Amtrak and other passenger rail lines, including by creating a no-ride list akin to the no-fly list that prevents people identified as risks from boarding planes. The unions said Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, that tougher security measures are needed after last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol because people who took part in the insurrection that were placed on the no-fly list may turn to railroads for transportation. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen File).

Unions: Passenger rails need better security, no-ride list

By JOSH FUNK - Associated Press

State faults officers’ use of force against ICE detainees

Associated Press

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is on a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) using facial biometrics to automate manual document checks required for admission into the U.S. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Miami. Miami International Airport is the latest airport to provide Simplified Arrival airport-wide. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

DHS inspector general investigating alleged warrantless surveillance

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 25, 2013, file photo Alejandro Mayorkas, President Obama's nominee to become deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination. President-elect Joe Biden is filling out his administration with key picks for his national security and foreign policy teams. Mayorkas will be nominated as the secretary for the department of homeland security. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ex-Homeland Security official Mayorkas returns under Biden

By BEN FOX - Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Flagstaff, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

House Dems ask Trump admin to halt COVID border expulsions

By GARANCE BURKE and JASON DEAREN - Associated Press

Judge: NY’s ejection from trusted traveler program was wrong

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

In this file photo, Department of Homeland Security Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on &quot;Threats to the Homeland&quot; Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Joshua Roberts/Pool via AP) **FILE**

Trump administration to sharply limit skilled-worker visas

By BEN FOX - Associated Press

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington, after the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (AP Photo/ Jacquelyn Martin)

Schiff subpoenas DHS over whistleblower complaint into Intelligence and Analysis office

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One for a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wis., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Ex-Pence adviser says Trump bungled virus; she’s for Biden

By JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump listens during a briefing on derecho damage and recovery efforts in Iowa, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

Trump, Wolf slam former DHS aide over criticism

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

US appeals court: New policy on immigrants already does harm

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

A demonstrator throws a tear gas canister back at federal officers during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

ACLU wants DHS secretary punished over Portland violence

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The U.S. Capitol dome is seen, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

House Democrats pull DHS funding bill from floor vote this week

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

A federal officer fires crowd control munitions at Black Lives Matter protesters at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Friday, July 24, 2020, in Portland, Ore. Since federal officers arrived in downtown Portland in early July, violent protests have largely been limited to a two block radius from the courthouse. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Feds arrest 27 on alleged arson, assault, vandalism in Portland rioting

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Federal officers use chemical irritants and projectiles to disperse Black Lives Matter protesters early late Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Portland, Ore. Since federal officers arrived in downtown Portland in early July, violent protests have largely been limited to a two block radius from the courthouse. (Beth Nakamura /The Oregonian via AP)

Stephen Miller, Trump adviser: DHS officers in Portland should be ‘celebrated as heroes’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 28, 2010, file photo, a Global Entry Trusted Traveler Network kiosk awaits arriving international passengers who are registered for the service at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. On Thursday, July 23, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security announced that New Yorkers would once again be allowed to enroll and re-enroll in Global Entry and other federal travel programs that allow vetted travelers to avoid long security lines at the U.S. border. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Cuomo: Probe NY’s ‘illegal’ ejection from travel program

By MARINA VILLENEUVE and MICHAEL HILL - Associated Press

Chicago police and activists crowd around a vehicle that tried to drive through the protesters circle at the intersection of Roosevelt Rd. and Columbus Dr, Monday, July 20, 2020 in Chicago. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Trump’s show of federal force sparking alarm in cities

By COLLEEN LONG and BEN FOX and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press