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Even as the Senate is pushing its massive immigration bill, the House is beginning to move pieces of the puzzle through its committees with a vote Wednesday to force the Obama administration to stiffen border security.

U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran has introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the program that helps preserve historic battlegrounds in the United States, including battlefields in Mississippi.

On April 17, a West Texas fertilizer plant exploded , leaving 14 dead and approximately 200 injured.

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2013 - Leigh Ann Pusey, president and CEO of the American Insurance Association , issued the following statement in response to today's introduction of the "Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013" sponsored by Rep.

Richard Spires' May 7 resignation as Department of Homeland Security CIO put an end to his long and unexplained absence, but the questions and inquiries continue -- first from Capitol Hill, and now from DHS's Office of Inspector General.

UPDATE 10:00 a.m. ET - Erroll Southers, University of Southern California Homeland Security and Public Policy Professor, says it's most likely that the Tsarnaev brothers were homegrown radical extremists.

With more casinos sprouting up across the country and online gambling measures on the rise, U.S. Reps.

An autopsy report says a man admitted to killing a Mississippi mayoral candidate in February and that the victim died from lack of oxygen, but it doesn't give an exact reason for the death beyond calling it a homicide.

Federal auditors advised Congress to revoke a law requiring employees to swipe biometric identification cards to access secure port facilities until officials prove the value of ID card readers.

Spires said in an e-mail to Homeland Security officials: "I have served as the department's CIO for more than 3 1/2 years, and I take pride in working with you to have IT more effectively support the Homeland Security missions and businesses as we also have worked to more efficiently deliver our services." Homeland Security has maintained that ... (more)

In her role as Miss Maryland, Joanna Guy has traveled far and wide to serve as a positive role model for youth and an ambassador for the Old Line State.

An autopsy report says a man admitted to killing a Mississippi mayoral candidate in February and that the victim died from lack of oxygen, but it doesn't give an exact reason for the death beyond calling it a homicide.

An autopsy report says a man admitted to killing a Mississippi mayoral candidate in February and that the victim died from lack of oxygen, but it doesn't give an exact reason for the death beyond calling it a homicide.

JACKSON, Miss. An autopsy report says a man admitted to killing a Mississippi mayoral candidate in February and that the victim died from lack of oxygen, but it doesn't give an exact reason for the death beyond calling it a homicide.

As more American troops return home from overseas, there's an increasing need get them the care they need more quickly.

Democratic lawmakers are seeking a federal review of security at industrial chemical facilities after the deadly explosion at a West, Texas, fertilizer plant in April.

The five top Jackson mayoral candidates traded jab after jab at a Tuesday night debate, but it's unlikely any of them will land a knockout blow during next week's primary.

Earlier this year, Patch reported that the Transportation Security Administration would relax some of the strict carry-on luggage rules, starting April 25.

With his pick of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to be his next Transportation Secretary, President Obama has decided to tap a young mayor from one of the country's most vibrant cities to join his nearly completed second-term Cabinet.

Earlier this year, Patch reported that the Transportation Security Administration would relax some of the strict carry-on luggage rules, starting April 25.