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More than 3,400 arrested as part of Operation North Star

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) had arrested more than 3,400 violent fugitives as part of its Operation North Star FY 2024 (ONS FY24). Operation North Star is a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative. The recent sweep resulted in the... Read More »

House passes legislation to bolster wildfire tech

On Thursday, the U.S. House passed legislation designed to combat wildfires across the country. The Wildfire Tech Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization (DEMO) Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) would allow private entities to partner with... Read More »

HHS boosts Mpox global vaccine supply through donations

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would donate more than a million doses of the mpox vaccine, boosting both domestic and international supply. The JYNNEOS mpox vaccine received regulatory approval from the World Health Organization last week.... Read More »

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National Security Data and Policy Institute launches

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the University of Virginia have partnered to create the National Security Data and Policy Institute. The institute will advance the intelligence community’s (IC) use of emerging technologies to collect, analyze, … Read More »

DOD awards $43M in research grants to 112 universities

The Department of Defense recently awarded 112 university researchers $43 million in Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) grants. “DURIP awards build vital research infrastructure, advancing the exploration of novel ideas and upholding the cutting-edge capabilities of our academic institutions,” … Read More »

Legislation would target influx of synthetic drugs

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would try to stop the influx of synthetic analogues entering the United States. Synthetic drugs are engineered substances similar to already-controlled drugs. They often enter the United States undetected from … Read More »

Legislation would combat Chinese cyber threats

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would combat growing cyber threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) against critical infrastructure. The Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act would create an interagency task force tasked with addressing … Read More »

Legislation would increase cyber training access

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would increase the accessibility of cyber training and education. “I am proud to introduce legislation to ensure all levels of government have the best and brightest cyber professionals on the frontlines … Read More »