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"The bottom line of all this is, in recent years the total number of those who attempt to illegally cross our southwest border has declined dramatically, while the percentage of those who are apprehended has gone up," Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said. "Put simply, it's now much harder to cross our border illegally and evade capture than it used to be — and people know that." (Associated Press)

Jeh Johnson: Illegal immigration lowest since 1972

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this April 28, 2015, photo, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Judiciary Committee on oversight of the department. The Obama administration is on pace to deport the fewest number of immigrants in nearly a decade. Federal immigration officials have sent home about 127,000 people as of mid-April. That&#8217;s about 19,730 people a month since the government&#8217;s fiscal year started in October. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Homeland Security to revise airport security after report

Associated Press

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the stark number of missed contraband items looked bad "out of context," but said the tests were important in trying to advance TSA's mission. (Associated Press)

TSA chief ousted after airport security flunks test, misses most weapons, explosives

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office during the President's Daily Economic Briefing on July 30, 2009. (White House)

Appeals court deals blow to Obama amnesty

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson speak during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's Annual Candlelight Vigil, Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jeh Johnson honors heroic DHS employees

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

A feared uptick in the number of illegal border-crossers coming into the U.S. from Mexico has so far failed to materialize, thanks largely to campaigns to refute the myth of "permisos" granting crossers a free pass to remain in the United States. (Associated Press)

Illegal immigrant children border crossings down 58 percent from 2014 surge

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FBI crime scene investigators document evidence outside the Curtis Culwell Center, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Garland, Texas. Two men opened fire with assault weapons on police Sunday night who were guarding a contest for Muslim Prophet Muhammed cartoons. A police officer returned fire killing both men. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Michael McCaul: ‘Terrorism has gone viral’ from Islamic State’s online recruitment

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

DILLEY, Texas - Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announces the opening of a new detention center for adults who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally with their children, Dec. 14, 2014. The new center replaces the temporary facility in Artesia, N.M., and will have the capacity to hold up to 2,400 people. Official DHS photo by Barry Bahler.

DHS broke judge’s order, approved amnesty applications despite injunction

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Jeh Johnson touts border security, eyes improvements

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson acknowledged at Tuesday's hearing that 282 people have had to be kicked out of the amnesty program because of criminal convictions or gang ties that were later discovered. That was out of a population of more than 600,000 who were approved. (Associated Press)

Jeh Johnson: Amnesty for ‘Top Model’ murder suspect a ‘tragic’ mistake

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2105 file photo, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson speaks in Washington. Johnson said Thursday, The gyrocopter that landed on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol &quot;apparently literally flew in under the radar.&quot; (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Illegal immigration plummets along southwest border: DHS

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson acknowledged at Tuesday's hearing that 282 people have had to be kicked out of the amnesty program because of criminal convictions or gang ties that were later discovered. That was out of a population of more than 600,000 who were approved. (Associated Press)

China, U.S. to boost cooperation on repatriating fugitives

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Obama is traveling to Jamaica first before going to Summit of the America meeting in Panama, which begins Friday. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Fewer children crossing border, but challenges remain

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev "wanted to punish America," a prosecutor told the jury in closing arguments Monday. His attorneys said Mr. Tsarnaev did indeed carry out the attacks but was under the influence of his brother, Tamerlan, who the attorneys said orchestrated the plot and built the bombs. Tamerlan was killed while trying to flee from police. (Associated Press)

Tsarnaev Boston Marathon bombing trial spotlights challenge of stopping ‘lone-wolf’ terrorists

By Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

Supporters gather during a rally organized by OneAmerica as part of a National Week of Action to demand robust executive measures to stop deportations and keep families together Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, in Seattle. President Barack Obama is expected to announce his plan to use executive action to partially change the nation's immigration system Thursday night. (AP Photo/seattlepi.com, Jordan Stead) **FILE**

Catholic bishops demand Obama release illegal immigrant families

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson acknowledged at Tuesday's hearing that 282 people have had to be kicked out of the amnesty program because of criminal convictions or gang ties that were later discovered. That was out of a population of more than 600,000 who were approved. (Associated Press)

Jeh Johnson: Court should have known part of amnesty was in effect

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Whistleblowers said Alejandro Mayorkas gave special treatment to some Democrats who were advocating for EB-5 investor visas for companies they backed. (Associated Press)

Jeh Johnson, DHS secretary, says Alejandro Mayorkas will keep his job

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson acknowledged at Tuesday's hearing that 282 people have had to be kicked out of the amnesty program because of criminal convictions or gang ties that were later discovered. That was out of a population of more than 600,000 who were approved. (Associated Press)

FRANK GAFFNEY: Jeh Johnson’s malfeasance

By Frank J. Gaffney Jr.

Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom President Obama promoted even while he was under investigation, meddled in three immigration cases, creating "an appearance of favoritism and special access," the department's inspector general said in a 99-page report that stops just short of accusing Mr. Mayorkas of lying. (Associated Press)

Alejandro Mayorkas shows ‘favoritism’ to wealthy, Dem-connected immigrants: report

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times