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  1. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    I fulfilled a childhood dream tonight—throwing out the first pitch! Honored to represent the men and women of during the 4th Annual DHS Night at the .

    10 replies 32 retweets 145 likes
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  2. 15 hours ago

    Today, spoke at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism to provide updates on how DHS is working to prevent terrorist misuse of the internet

    24 replies 103 retweets 266 likes
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    16 hours ago

    Today from announces launch of online "Training course on countering terrorist exploitation of the internet" in partnership with - for more info contact us!

    7 replies 57 retweets 119 likes
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  4. 18 hours ago

    Academic Community: Can’t attend a TTX event? DHS &@FEMA recently released 3 Exercise Starter Kits for colleges and universities to self-conduct a tabletop exercise that addresses pressing campus safety threats. Learn more/ request one ↓

    3 replies 26 retweets 46 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    🇺🇸ALL IN is what we do as America's Frontline🚔 From Key West to Jacksonville. U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations across include travel and trade facilitation and securing over 1,200 miles of the coastal border.

    3 replies 19 retweets 69 likes
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  6. Jun 7

    Honduras is a critical partner for the US, and our joint efforts advance mutual security and prosperity in the region. That's why met with Honduran President this morning, to reaffirm her commitment to a more stable and secure Central America.

    196 replies 1,503 retweets 599 likes
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  7. Retweeted
    Jun 7

    + = Lives Saved

    continues to make a difference! and aircrew rescue two illegal immigrants following a 911 call from the remote desert southwest of Tucson, AZ.
    4 replies 12 retweets 55 likes
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    Jun 6

    Secret Service investigation leads to indictment of 5 individuals responsible for compromising Target’s gift card system & defrauding victims out of nearly $800,000. More:

    62 replies 344 retweets 1,171 likes
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  9. Jun 6

    Hurricane season has now begun, and today joined in visiting to learn more about how we are preparing for this hurricane season. Are you prepared? Make sure you and your family are, by visiting

    410 replies 566 retweets 1,454 likes
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    Jun 6

    Take a listen to our very own who talks about trafficking with

    Listen to Episode 4 of Smart Government, Safe Communities now! CEO Alan Pentz () speaks w/ DHS Exec Director about transformation and at DHS including , and Available
    6 replies 12 retweets 42 likes
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  11. Jun 6

    How well do you pay attention to your surroundings? Watch the video to find out and share with your friends to see how they do. “If You See Something, Say Something®”

    30 replies 94 retweets 170 likes
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    Jun 5

    On June 6, 1944, 160,000+ Allied troops landed at , a heavily fortified stretch of French coastline to initiate . More than 10,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded, but by day's end, the Allies had begun liberating Europe.

    557 replies 15,982 retweets 26,170 likes
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    Jun 6

    BREAKING: just passed 9 bills to shield the homeland out of Committee, including one that establishes a Joint Task Force to prohibit opioids from entering the U.S. Drugs like these have been fueling the epidemic that is plaguing our country.

    9 replies 49 retweets 108 likes
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    Jun 6

    As the largest investigative agency within , ICE investigates a wide range of domestic & int’l activities arising from the illegal movement of people, goods & money w/ a tie to the borders of the US, including cultural property, arts & antiquities

    29 replies 97 retweets 236 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Need to replace your naturalization or citizenship certificate? You can now file your Form N-565 online.

    9 replies 27 retweets 45 likes
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  16. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Honored to have Chris Krebs, the president's nominee for Undersecretary at the in Iowa. DHS & Iowa's OCIO are great partners to help us ensure the integrity of Iowa's .

    3 replies 20 retweets 47 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Did you know June is Internet Safety Month? Brush up on your responsibilities as a digital citizen with this tip sheet from

    4 replies 110 retweets 125 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Ronald Vitello: “When people cross the border illegally, that’s a federal crime.”

    302 replies 1,243 retweets 4,406 likes
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  19. Retweeted
    Jun 5

    Check out our recently released “Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places” Guide. The guide goes over security resources from ’s Office of Infrastructure Protection and is a great tool for everyone!

    5 replies 32 retweets 63 likes
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  20. Jun 5

    Last night, joined both & to honor Gold Star families. Losing a family member is hard enough, but losing one in battle for our great nation is heartbreaking for the entire nation. We must never forget those who we have lost, and their families.

    Tonight & I were honored to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Thank you to the Gold Star families that joined us in celebration & remembrance.
    27 replies 77 retweets 319 likes
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