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Department of Homeland Security

American  

noun

  1. the department of the U.S. federal government charged with protecting U.S. territory from terrorist attacks and providing a coordinated response to large-scale emergencies. DHS


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More than 40 Kenyans have been arrested by ICE, according to the US Department of Homeland Security website.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

An ICE spokesperson said the delay was due to the partial government shutdown earlier this year, which closed the Department of Homeland Security for 76 days, before reopening in early May.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The heads of the CIA, FBI, Office of the Director of National Intelligence and Department of Homeland Security have been invited to be present while Trump gives the speech, CBS said.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security said officers were conducting an operation related to a final order of removal at a residence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency had been its own freestanding agency for decades, but after 9/11 had been folded into the Department of Homeland Security.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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