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  Dept. of Homeland Security ICE Makes More Than 400 Arrests in Twin Cities as ‘Operation Metro Surge’ Intensifies Minneapolis–St. Paul — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made more than 400 arrests across the Twin Cities so far in December, averaging roughly 40 arrests per day , as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s newly launched Operation Metro Surge . The figure was reported by NBC Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, who joined ICE agents on a pre-dawn ride-along in Minneapolis and St. Paul this week. He shared the details during an interview with KARE 11. Gutierrez said agents began their operations before sunrise, making stops at multiple locations across the metro area. However, many attempted arrests were complicated by logistical challenges — including individuals not being present at their listed addresses or property managers refusing to allow agents inside apartment buildings. According to Gutierrez, agents were specifical...

  Kristi Noem with Kamryn Jones at DHS HQ in Washington, D.C. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Presents Legion of Merit to U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Kamryn Jones Washington, D.C. – In a moment of honor and pride, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem recognized Lieutenant Commander Kamryn Jones of the United States Coast Guard with the prestigious Legion of Merit . The award was presented in acknowledgment of her extraordinary dedication and service as a military aide. Secretary Noem praised Jones’ commitment, stating: “I am so proud of the patriots who serve our country and the DHS mission, including Lieutenant Commander Kamryn Jones of the U.S. Coast Guard. I was honored to present her with the Legion of Merit for her extraordinary dedication as a military aide. Congratulations, Kam. Semper Paratus and fair winds ahead!” The ceremony highlighted the vital role played by members of the Coast Guard and broader DHS mission in ensuring national security. ...

  Kristi Noem Spotted With Tulsi Gabbard at DNI Office in Washington D.C. Tulsi Gabbard and Kristi Noem Visit DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Washington, D.C. – Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) this week, underscoring the administration’s focus on strengthening intelligence coordination and border security. The Office of Intelligence and Analysis is one of the 18 elements of the U.S. Intelligence Community overseen by the Office of the DNI. Its mission includes supporting DHS operations by collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence to protect the nation from threats both foreign and domestic. Following the visit, Gabbard highlighted the importance of interagency cooperation: “It was great to join Secretary Noem this week at the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, which is one of the...

  DHS Secretary Kristi Noem DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Announces “Speedway Slammer” in Indiana to Expand ICE Detention Capacity Washington, D.C., August 5, 2025 – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem unveiled a new partnership between DHS and the state of Indiana to expand U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention capacity by 1,000 beds. The facility, dubbed the “Speedway Slammer,” will be located at the Miami Correctional Center and is set to house some of the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens apprehended by ICE. This marks the second state partnership to expand ICE detention space, following the recent launch of “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida. “This is COMING SOON to Indiana,” said Secretary Noem. “Thanks to Governor Mike Braun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Indiana’s Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self-deport now us...

  Kristi Noem Kristi Noem Confirms TdA Members Deported to El Salvador Prison Will Remain ‘Indefinitely’ San Salvador, El Salvador – At a press briefing on Wednesday , Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem addressed questions regarding the fate of TdA gang members deported from the United States to El Salvador . Key Takeaways from Noem’s Statement El Salvador will continue incarcerating deported TdA members. The U.S. is working on increasing deportation flights throughout 2024 and 2025 . President Trump and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele are aligned in treating TdA as a terrorist organization , similar to MS-13 . COT (Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo) , El Salvador’s high-security mega-prison, will be used for housing these gang members indefinitely . U.S.-El Salvador Cooperation on Gang Crackdown Noem emphasized that 51 deportation flights had already landed in El Salvador this year , with another arriving on Wednesday . The Tru...