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  1. Retweeted
    8 hours ago

    Today, I joined at this year’s meeting of the ' Interagency Task Force to combat . , @ICE, , , , , & and our partners are working tirelessly to put an end to modern day slavery.

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    8 hours ago

    Today I joined and members of his Cabinet for this year’s President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons meeting to highlight the extraordinary efforts undertaken across our government to end modern slavery.

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    6 hours ago

    For those of you returning to your homes after please check out the attached graphic with some tips to keep in mind.

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  4. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    For those who have evacuated from : please do not return home until local officials give the all clear. Roads may be blocked and conditions may still be dangerous.

    Crews working with have arrived in Tallahassee. Please continue to stay inside and wait for word from your local officials before trying to drive on the roads.
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  5. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    Laredo Sector welcomes Chief Patrol Agent, Felix Chavez! United States Border Patrol Appoints Chief Felix Chavez to Laredo Sector Interim Chief Patrol Agent, more information, here,

    5 replies 29 retweets 101 likes
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    11 hours ago

    Get a glimpse of what goes into the protective mission of the Secret Service in this two hour special premiering on Sunday.

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    "We make sure that the person trying to defeat us can't succeed." Be sure to tune into : On The Front Line, a special 2-hour event premiering on 10/14 at 9 pm on National Geographic Channel.
    73 replies 667 retweets 1,754 likes
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  7. 12 hours ago

    DHS, along with our components, work tirelessly to combat modern day slavery. 's missions statement is " One Voice. One Mission. End Human Trafficking" You can find out more here:

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  8. Retweeted
    12 hours ago

    threats don’t recognize borders. Collaboration w/ our international partners is critical to defending against them. Pleased to work w/ our partners , , & on this joint report on hacking tools.

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  9. 12 hours ago

    You can watch the event live here:

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  10. 12 hours ago

    Starting Now will join at this year’s meeting of the ' Interagency Task Force to combat . DHS, @ICE, , , , , & and our partners are working tirelessly to put an end to modern day slavery.

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  11. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    🌀Hurricane Tip - NEVER use a generator in garage, basement, shed or indoors after the storm. Use outside away from windows, doors, vents, other openings. Be .

    hurricane safety tips
    Using a generator after ? Read the instructions before you start it up! More than 400 people die in the U. S. annually from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.
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  12. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    Protecting the homeland includes securing our borders. recently completed the Calexico border wall. Thank you for all that you do to keep our country safe.

    Yesterday evening & Chief Patrol Agent oversaw the installation of the last panel of the project in CA. More improvements to come in 2019.
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  13. 14 hours ago

    In partnership with , DHS is helping colleges and universities prepare for disasters unique to its region. More than 34 schools gathered for the at in Edmond, to plan for tornadoes during large campus events.

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  14. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    remains a dangerous weather event across the Southeast US. Please be aware of flooding, threating wind, and downed power lines. Please pay attention to your state and local officials.

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  15. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    Hurricane Michael has moved past FLETC-Glynco with minimal impact. All personnel, including students, staff and contractors who sheltered in place last evening are safe. FLETC-Glynco remains closed today. Training operations will resume tomorrow 10/12/18.

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    17 hours ago

    Today at 10 AM ET, Pence, , & , with 's Foreign Secretary & Secretary of Government , will co-host 2nd Conference for Prosperity & Security in Central America. Watch here on Twitter or .

    Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America
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    17 hours ago

    Phone lines may be overwhelmed in areas impacted by . To let loved ones know you are safe, send a text instead of calling. Keep lines open for emergency calls.

    Photo of hand holding phone texting “I’m safe. Will keep you updated. Text beside photo reads: in a disaster text, don’t call.
    30 replies 450 retweets 812 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    18 hours ago

    We wanted to reemphasize the elevated risk of tornadoes this afternoon. Highest risk for tornadoes will be across NE NC, SE VA, and South Central VA. Stay weather aware today!

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    17 hours ago

    🇺🇸U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agents with a network of local, state and federal emergency response partners working to reach local communities and help those in need.

    3 replies 24 retweets 93 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    17 hours ago

    Excessive rainfall from brings potential flash flooding. Stay off the roads and remain in a safe location if you are in the impacted areas.

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