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US and Belize Cooperation Agreement on Protection Requests

The Department of Homeland Security has published the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Belize for Cooperation Regarding the Examination of Protection Requests. This agreement, signed on October 20, 2025, outlines cooperative measures for handling protection requests between the two nations.

DHS Waives Laws for Border Construction in Texas

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice determining that certain laws will be waived to expedite the construction of barriers and roads near the international land border in Texas. This determination takes effect on February 17, 2026, citing national security and border control requirements.

DHS Modifies Privacy Act System of Records Notice for Payment Integrity

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is modifying several Privacy Act system of records notices to adopt OMB-required language. This change will allow DHS to disclose information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for identifying, preventing, or recouping improper payments. The modifications are effective January 30, 2026.

DHS Technical Amendment to Federal Property Protection Regulations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a technical amendment to its regulations governing the protection of Federal property. This amendment corrects outdated cross-references to rescinded General Services Administration (GSA) regulations and clarifies language regarding photography and recording at Federal facilities. The rule is effective February 9, 2026.

DHS Updates SES Performance Review Boards Members List

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a notice updating the list of members for its Fiscal Year 2025 Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards (PRBs). This update removes two names and adds six names to the existing list.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Immigrant Petition for Gold Card

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is seeking public comment on a revision to a currently approved collection of information related to the Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program. The comment period ends on May 11, 2026.

Termination of Yemen's Temporary Protected Status

The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has issued a notice terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Yemen. This termination will take effect on May 4, 2026.

TSA Intent to Request OMB Approval for New Information Collection

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new public collection of information related to a real-time wait-time dashboard. The TSA is providing a 52-day public comment period.

US and Belize Cooperation Agreement on Protection Requests

The Department of Homeland Security has published a notice regarding a new cooperation agreement between the United States and Belize concerning the examination of protection requests. This agreement outlines the framework for collaboration between the two governments on this matter.

DHS: Four-Time Deported Alien Arrested After Subway Attack

The Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of Bairon Posada-Herandez, a four-time deported illegal alien with multiple prior charges, following an alleged assault on two individuals in New York City. DHS is calling on New York authorities to honor an ICE detainer against the individual.