Secretary Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers on flights within or bound for the United States are now being checked against government watchlists - fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation a month ahead of schedule. The TSA reached 100 percent watch list matching for all domestic airlines on June 22.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited Mexico City to meet with her international counterparts and reiterate the Obama administration's ongoing commitment to combating terrorism and other transnational crimes—signing an agreement to facilitate secure, legitimate travel as part the United States' and Mexico's continued efforts to enhance the security of both nations.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited Panama City to meet with her international counterparts and reiterate the Obama administration’s strong commitment to fighting terrorism and other threats in collaboration with our partners around the globe - signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Panama that will enhance information sharing and help secure the international aviation system against terrorism and international crime.

A statement from Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's upcoming visit to Panama City and Mexico City.

Secretary Napolitano and Senator Frank Lautenberg joined New Jersey State Police Deputy Superintendent of Homeland Security Lt. Col. Jerome Hatfield to announce the state-wide expansion of DHS’ national “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign across New Jersey—raising public awareness and strengthening security throughout the state as the busy holiday season commences.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute today joined Dutch Security and Justice Minister Ivo Opstelten to sign a Preventing and Combating Serious Crime (PCSC) Agreement - allowing for the exchange of biometric and biographic data between the United States and the Netherlands to bolster counterterrorism and law enforcement efforts while protecting individual privacy.

Secretary Janet Napolitano highlighted two important cybersecurity initiatives that enhance coordination and information sharing with state, local, tribal and territorial government and private sector partners - building on a series of recent cybersecurity measures that increase our nation’s ability to protect against cyber threats.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole today announced the expansion of the nationwide "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign in the National Capital Region and to the nation's hotel and lodging industry - raising public awareness and strengthening security in America’s tourism and travel industry in anticipation of the busy holiday travel season.

Secretary Napolitano met with leaders of the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) to underscore the Department's continued commitment to partnering with the nation's travel and tourism industry to facilitate the flow of trade and travel while maintaining high security standards to protect the American people.