Tag: Homeland Security Department

Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding

Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.

Mark Green, Who Oversaw Mayorkas Impeachment, Will Not Seek Re-election

Representative Mark Green, the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, announced he would retire from Congress, adding to the number of powerful G.O.P. chairmen who will not return.

ICE Considers Slashing Detention Capacity Because of Budget Shortfall

The agency has circulated a money-saving proposal after Republicans in Congress blocked a bill that would have provided billions in funding.

Mayorkas Impeached by House Republicans Over Border Policies

In a redo of their first failed attempt, Republicans pushed through the charges over solid Democratic opposition, making the homeland security secretary the first sitting cabinet member to be impeached.