On April 30, 2008, Secretary Michael Chertoff and President of the Supreme Court of Israel Dorit Beinisch at the Heritage Foundation’s Civil Rights and the War on Terror—Dilemmas and Challenges event in Washington, D.C.

On April 28, 2008 Secretary Chertoff spoke at the opening session of the National Marine Manufacturers Association American Boating Congress in Washington, D.C.

On April 28, 2008 at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, Secretary Chertoff and TSA Administrator Kip Hawley spoke on aviation security and traveler screening enhancements, including Checkpoint Evolution.

Through the Small Vessel Security Strategy and its implementation, the Department has established a clear path toward reducing the risk of terrorist use of small vessels while protecting citizen’s use of the maritime domain.

On April 28, 2008 the Department of Homeland Security announced improvements aimed at strengthening aviation security while decreasing the hassle factor for travelers. Among the key improvements, DHS is providing airlines more flexibility to allow passengers to check in remotely who have been unable to do so because they have a name similar to someone on a watch list. The department also unveiled the Checkpoint Evolution prototype, which begins full operation at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).

On April 28, 2008 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff's statement on the selection of Bradley Buswell as the Deputy Under Secretary for the Science and Technology Directorate on April 25, 2008.

Homeland Security is proposing a rule to establish biometric exit procedures at all airports and seaports for most non-U.S. citizen travelers.

The April 18, 2008, remarks by Secretary Chertoff and Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung-Hwan at the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing, for the Visa Waiver Program.