Homeland Security Removing All Advisory Committee Members, Acting Director Says

The memo was released as President Donald Trump has signaled he would fire a number of federal officials.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sign outside its headquarters in Washington on Dec. 8, 2024. Jose Luis Magana/AP File Photo

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is removing all members of its various advisory committees, according to a memo issued by acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman.

Huffman wrote on Monday that the move is being made “in alignment with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security.”