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Apr 2

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Johnson about the Secret Service

This past week the United States Secret Service once again demonstrated why it is the finest protection service in the world.

Apr 1

Blog

Photo of the Week

Secretary Johnson Received an Operational Briefing on Passenger and Carryon Screening at LAXSecretary Johnson received an operational briefing on passenger and carryon screening this week while meeting with TSA employees at LAX. Thank you TSA for all of your diligence and hard work that keeps us safe! Official DHS Photo.

Apr 1

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson on Strengthening Travel Security with E-Passports

Effective today we will begin to require the use of more electronic passports, or e-Passports, by all travelers coming to the United States from the 38 countries that participate in our Visa Waiver Program.   

Apr 1

Press Release

Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting with Belgian Minister of Interior Jambon

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Belgian Minister of Interior Jan Jambon to express his condolences to the Minister and the Belgian people following last week’s terrorist attacks and offer the Department’s support for ongoing investigations and continued collaboration on counterterrorism.

Mar 31

Blog

DHS Issues Final Rule to Protect Religious Liberties of Social Program Beneficiaries

Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), along with eight other federal agencies, published a final rule that will provide new religious liberty protections for beneficiaries of federally funded social service programs, while also adding new protections for the ability of religious providers to compete for government funds on the same basis as any other private organization. 

Mar 28

Press Release

Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting with Qatari Attorney General Al Marri and Ambassador Al Kuwari

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Attorney General of the State of Qatar His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Fetais Al Marri and Qatari Ambassador to the United States His Excellency Mohammed Jaham Al Kuwari to discuss a range of shared homeland security-related issues, including aviation security and counterterrorism cooperation.

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