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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant expansion of its disaster preparedness efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on August 1 the release of funding opportunities totaling nearly $1 …
FEMA Unveils Nearly $1 Billion in Disaster Preparedness Grants, Shifting Focus to Resilience and Security Read More
OXFORD, PA — A Chester County woman has been federally indicted on multiple fraud charges in connection with an alleged immigration scam that authorities say targeted undocumented individuals seeking legal …
Chester County Woman Accused of $1M Immigration Scam Targeting Undocumented Clients Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A multi-agency investigation has led to the arrest of two 19-year-old Philadelphia men after authorities intercepted a foreign shipment containing machine gun conversion devices disguised as toys, …
Deadly Gun Switches Hidden in Toy Box: Two Philly Teens Arrested After Feds Intercept Illegal Shipment Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Global Entry trusted traveler lost her membership status after attempting to evade customs declarations at Philadelphia International Airport earlier this month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) …
Global Entry Member Loses Privilege After Failing to Declare $183,000 in Merchandise Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed an expansion of the Defense Department‘s SkillBridge program to bolster support for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs …
SkillBridge Expansion Empowers Veterans to Secure Borders and Careers! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Authorities have announced the disbanding of a fentanyl trafficking network based in Philadelphia, with arrests of seven individuals and the seizure of drugs valued at over $6 …
Massive Fentanyl Bust Saves Lives: $6M in Drugs Seized, 7 Arrested in Philly Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, March 24, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem finalized a …
HUD and DHS Join Forces to Redirect Housing Aid to U.S. Citizens, Crack Down on Illegal Benefit Use Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Kristi Noem, has reported a dramatic increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in the first weeks of …
Trump Administration Takes Bold Action: ICE Arrests Skyrocket by 627% in Sweeping Immigration Crackdown Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive on Thursday granting new authority to Department of Justice (DOJ) law enforcement agencies to assist in …
Noem Confirmed as DHS Secretary Amid Mass Deportation Directive Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) wasted no time showing his priorities as a newly elected U.S. senator. Casting his first vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S.5), …
Standing Up for Justice: Senator McCormick’s First Vote Aims to Protect American Lives and Stop Preventable Tragedies Read More