ny West, who recently resigned as the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and has taken a job at Pepsico; and Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Ruemmler, now a partner at Latham & Watkins specializing in government investigations, had the closest relationship of the attorney general candida

ming-administrationk (11/24, Marks, 14.2M) reports, "President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead" DHS will bring "cybersecurity experience to the job." Alejandro Mayorkas "worked on numerous international cybersecurity agreements as deputy DHS secretary during the Obama administration," and also "helped significantly

ency, Secret Service, Coast Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit," according to Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The new task force is "part of the secretary's planned `60-day sprint' on ransomware that was announced in March as the first in a series of new ef

ency, Secret Service, Coast Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit," according to Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The new task force is "part of the secretary's planned '60-day sprint' on ransomware that was announced in March as the first in a series of new e

up behind bars." CYBER DIVISION DHS Secretary Warns Ransomware Attacks Increasing. ABC NPWc (5/6, Barr, 2.44M) reports Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas "warned that cyberattacks - specifically ransomware attacks - are on the rise and targets range from government agencies to small businesses." Mayo

ional security picks." Biden's team confirmed that Antony Blinken would be tapped as Secretary of State, while Avril Haines was selected for DNI and Alejandro Mayorkas was named as Biden's selection for DHS Secretary. Former Secretary of State John Kerry, meanwhile, has been selected "to serve as Biden's climate c

tee hearing on 'Department of Homeland Security Resource Management and Operational Priorities', with testimony from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; 10:00 AM • DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies to Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on FY'22 budget - Homeland Security Subcommittee hearin

The Washington Post (11/24, Marks, 14.2M) reports, "President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead" DHS will bring "cybersecurity experience to the job." Alejandro Mayorkas "worked on numerous international cybersecurity agreements as deputy DHS secretary during the Obama administration," and also "helped significantly

ency, Secret Service, Coast Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit," according to Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The new task force is "part of the secretary's planned `60-day sprint' on ransomware that was announced in March as the first in a series of new e

up behind bars." CYBER DIVISION DHS Secretary Warns Ransomware Attacks Increasing. ABC News (5/6, Barr, 2.44M) reports Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas "warned that cyberattacks - specifically ransomware attacks - are on the rise and targets range from government agencies to small businesses." Mayo

The department "is exploring partnerships with tech companies, universities, and nonprofit groups to access publicly available data." DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas "has insisted that officials from the department's civil rights and civil liberties section be included in all discussions about the new programs,"

astructure," The official "spoke to reporters on the condition of anonymity to describe the department's ongoing work." Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is "scheduled to speak Wednesday at the annual RSA security conference, where he's expected to lay out the department's cyber priorities." Lawmaker

t for Ducking Impeachment Testimony The Washington Times (01/17, Dinan) reported that the House Homeland Security Committee said it wants Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to testify in writing in impeachment proceedings against him. Committee Chairman Mark Green said he wanted Mayorkas to show up for a hearing this we

day of migrants crossing into the U.S., according to officials familiar with the data, rivaling previous daily records. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday he expected Border Patrol facilities to be "very crowded" following the end of Title 42 and that the Biden administration would "meet

ecretary Karine Jean- Pierre said the Justice Department is appealing the ruling, and the transit ban remains in effect. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the decision "does not limit our ability to deliver consequences for unlawful entry," including prompt removal, a future bar on admission, and

igrants forded the Rio Grande to set up a makeshift camp that created a humanitarian emergency. The article also quoted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas who told reporters this week the Biden administration has had 18 months to prepare for Title 42's end, anticipating illegal crossings will rise beca

children to stay in the U.S. while their cases are decided." While "more families decide to send their children alone, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been pressed by lawmakers about the possibility that expulsions could be a 'new source of family separation." Former Border Patrol Agent Admits

tee hearing on 'Department of Homeland Security Resource Management and Operational Priorities', with testimony from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; 10:00 AM • DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies to Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on FY'22 budget - Homeland Security Subcommittee hearin

. Back to Top COUNTERTERRORISM U.S. Dealing with 'Heightened Threat Environment' ABC News (09/17, Barr) reported that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that the U.S. is facing a "heightened threat environment," particularly in light of an apparent second assassination attempt against former