Department of Homeland Security

DHS Secy. gives departments two weeks to provide plans to protect faith communities across U.S.

The acting head of Homeland Security has directed the agency to ramp up plans to protect houses of worship in America. In an internal memo sent Thursday, acting Secretary Chad Wolf gave department heads 14 days to review the recent recommendations from the DHS Security Advisory Counsel.

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Washington D.C. ramps up security following Iran’s threat of ‘harsh retaliation’

Washington D.C. is reportedly ramping up security in light of increased tension with Iran. Friday reports said the nation’s capital has upgraded security while local law enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security are monitoring events closely.