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Two new names, the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians, had replaced names offensive to many Native Americans.
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The president threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders' new stadium if the team did not bow to his demand.
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Though a recent poll shows fans are warming to the name of Washington's NFL team, the president said the franchise should change it "immediately."
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WASHINGTON - On August 13, 2021 the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, issued a new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the heightened threat environment across the United States. The threat environment to the Homeland is diverse and challenging, especially leading up to and following the 20th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks as well as religious holidays that could serve as catalyst for targeted violence.
Threats in the Homeland include those posed by domestic terrorists, individuals and groups engaged in grievance-based violence, and those inspired or motivated by foreign terrorists and other malign foreign influences. These actors are increasingly exploiting online forums to influence and spread violent extremist narratives and promote violent activity. This Bulletin builds on Bulletins issued in January and May by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and provides more information about the threat landscape we face for the coming months.
"DHS remains committed to sharing timely information with the public about the heightened threat environment in order to protect?communities across?our?country,"?.??"Today's NTAS Bulletin advises?the public about the?heightened?threat landscape we face?and how?DHS?is working with our partners, at every level of government and in the community, to?combat?domestic terrorism and targeted violence in all its forms. ?We are committed to ensuring every initiative undertaken by DHS?in response to the threat?is consistent with privacy protections, civil rights and civil liberties, First Amendment-protected rights, and other applicable?laws."?
DHS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will continue its close coordinating with state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and public safety p
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 WASHINGTON - On Thursday, August 12, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled to McAllen and Brownsville, Texas.
Secretary Mayorkas received operational briefings on frontline operations at Border Patrol processing facilities, and heard directly from Border Patrol leadership in the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding sectors. Secretary Mayorkas also met with Border Patrol Agents and thanked them for their unwavering dedication to the mission despite the many challenges they face.
Secretary Mayorkas also met with border sheriffs, local and federal leaders, and NGOs. During the meetings, Secretary Mayorkas thanked them for their partnership, reiterated that the situation at the border is a priority for the Department - especially with the added challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic - and laid out how the Department is executing its plan to address the border situation.
Speaking at the Fort Brown Border Patrol Station in Brownsville, Secretary Mayorkas outlined actions the Department of Homeland Security has taken in the past six months and the steps the Biden-Harris Administration continues to take to implement a safe, orderly, and humane immigration system.
Keywords: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Topics: Border Security
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