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DHS Reviews Biden's Border Policies Amid Iran Terrorism Threats

3/4/2026

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Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, announced March 3, 2026, that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing border-crossing interviews from the Biden administration to assess threats related to Iran.
During a Senate hearing, she said DHS collaborates with intelligence agencies to identify unvetted individuals who may pose risks and to monitor Iran sleeper cells.
An Austin shooting by a man with an Islamist message heightens concerns about Iran-linked domestic terrorism.

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Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, announced March 3, 2026, that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing border-crossing interviews from the Biden administration to assess threats related to Iran.
During a Senate hearing, she said DHS collaborates with intelligence agencies to identify unvetted individuals who may pose risks and to monitor Iran sleeper cells.
An Austin shooting by a man with an Islamist message heightens concerns about Iran-linked domestic terrorism.