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ICE director denies existence of database tracking US citizens

And, After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience

Feb 11, 2026 By FedScoop Staff

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Joseph Edlow, and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons watch a video clip during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Feb. 10, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Department of Homeland Security has faced criticism over law enforcement tactics targeting undocumented immigrants and the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Acting ICE director denies existence of database tracking US citizens

Despite reports to the contrary, Todd Lyons said the agency is not surveilling American citizens or building a database of detractors.

Feb 10, 2026 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, D-N.Y., speaks during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sept. 23, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Lawmakers push back on proposed DHS data collection expansion

Congressional members requested guardrails, transparency and oversight in a letter to the secretary of Homeland Security and director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Dec 23, 2025 By Lindsey Wilkinson

Police in riot gear and Customs and Border Protection agents stand outside the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Santa Ana Field Office as protesters gather after reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Santa Ana, Calif., on June 9, 2025. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

DHS seeks vast expansion of biometrics collection for immigration benefits

In a proposed rule issued Monday, the agency said it wants to broaden the pool of individuals whose data it can collect and administer DNA testing of…

Nov 3, 2025 By Matt Bracken

The seal of the Department of Homeland Security is seen on a podium on Feb. 23, 2015, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

DOGE reduction-in-force efforts reach Homeland Security

Some House Democrats have criticized the group’s access to IT systems, including those at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Apr 8, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

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DOGE gains access to immigration systems; Bill to codify AI research at NSF is rebooted

A memo from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services raises concerns about the extent to which the Elon Musk-led group could access personal information related to immigration.

Apr 3, 2025 By FedScoop Staff

USCIS — A sign outside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration office in the Northlake area of DeKalb County, Georgia. (Image credit: Gulbenk / Wikimedia Commons).

DOGE granted access to naturalization-related IT systems, memo shows

A memo from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services raises concerns about the extent to which the Elon Musk-led group could access personal information related to immigration.

Apr 2, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil

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GAO wants agencies to evaluate and enhance telework programs

The Government Accountability Office found that a handful of agencies need to take additional steps to maintain a successful telework program.

Nov 26, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

DHS touts AI work and pilots a year after executive order

The White House also took a moment to document its progress on goals related to the tech.

Oct 30, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

CrowdStrike outage briefly impacted national organ transplant matching system

As federal agencies continue to confront the impact of Friday’s worldwide IT incident, Congress signals future action.

Jul 22, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil Caroline Nihill