MICHAEL CHERTOFF SWORN IN AS SECOND SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff jokes with President George W. Bush during a swearing-in ceremony in Washington on March 3, 2005. Chertoff is a former U.S. assistant attorney general and succeeded Tom Ridge as secretary of the department which was created after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Chertoff listens in to his right...(UPI Photo/Michael Kleinfeld)

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Chertoff says 16,000 on watch list

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Wednesday there are 16,000 names on the national watch lists, not hundreds of thousands.

DHS to take over watch-list duties

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Passenger airlines no longer will be responsible for monitoring the terrorist watch-list under a plan by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Deadline to scan all cargo won't be met

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Homeland Security Department says too many obstacles remain to meet a 2012 deadline to scan contents of all cargo containers entering U.S. ports.

Bush expects visa waiver for Slovakia

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- President George Bush promised the president of Slovakia this week that the United States may soon lift visa requirements for his country.

Estonia signs deal for help with crime

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Estonia has signed a deal with the U.S. Homeland Security Department that will strengthen cooperation on combating serious crime.

Houston not happy with FEMA response

HOUSTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Houston officials are critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency about delays in getting emergency relief supplies to Hurricane Ike victims.

Ike blamed for at least 28 deaths

HOUSTON, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Officials blamed at least 28 deaths on Ike, the hurricane that cut a path of destruction across several states before breaking up in the nation's midsection.

Bush to visit hurricane zone Tuesday

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. President Bush says Hurricane Ike search-and-rescue operations are a top priority and he will go to storm-ravaged Texas Tuesday.

Bush declares Texas disaster zone

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. President George Bush Saturday declared 29 Texas counties disaster areas and was preparing to inspect damage cause by Hurricane Ike.

Chertoff warns against complacency

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, on the eve of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Wednesday warned against complacency.

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