Reactions. 1  Copper metal dissolves in nitric acid (HNO 3). 2  Actually, the nitrate ion oxidizes the copper metal to copper (II) ion while itself being transformed to NO 2 gas in the process; the copper (II) ion then binds to six water molecules.
Elaine C. Duke Sworn In As Deputy Secretary For The Department Of Homeland Security. Elaine C. Duke was sworn in today as the seventh Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate. In this capacity, she will serve as the chief operating officer for the Department.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Director for Investigations Matt Allen addresses the heroin and fentanyl crisis in the United States and the efforts of ICE to target, investigate, disrupt, dismantle and bring to justice the criminal elements responsible for the manufacturing, smuggling, and distribution of dangerous opioids.