Government
The recent introduction of a bipartisan, bicameral bill in Congress would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to classify sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence as aggravated felonies, which are deportable offenses.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) Oct. 4 cosponsored the Better... Read More »
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it had awarded more than $50 million in grants to researchers at nearly 100 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and at minority-serving institutions (MIs).
According to the DOD the 98 grants are for up to $800,000 each and... Read More »
The U.S. Justice Department recently awarded 90 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes more than $84 million in Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) grants.
The grants help enhance tribal justice systems and strengthen law enforcement responses, fund an array of services for crime... Read More »
On Saturday, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), asked FEMA for answers on how it used advanced forecasting and rainfall modeling to prepare for Hurricane Helene.
D’Esposito, chair of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, sent a letter to the FEMA... Read More »
The Justice Department recently unsealed a warrant authorizing the seizure of 41 internet domains used by Russian intelligence agents and their proxies to commit computer fraud and abuse in the United States.
“Today’s seizure of 41 internet domains reflects the Justice Department’s cyber... Read More »
According to a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has failed to take steps that would strengthen its security requirements for radioactive materials.
The GAO noted that only a small amount of radioactive material is required for terrorists... Read More »
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... Read More »
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 »
On Monday, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Mike Braun (R-IN), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IO) reintroduced legislation that would streamline Pentagon spending.
The Streamline Pentagon Spending Act, would repeal statutory requirements to provide unfunded priorities lists, reduce... Read More »
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee recently advanced bipartisan legislation that would reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program.
The Disaster Survivors Fairness Act would improve how FEMA provides assistance to... Read More »
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 »
On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced legislation that would use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to handle pandemic preparedness and response.
The co-chairs of the Senate AI Caucus said the legislation would establish a program called MedShield and would... Read More »
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... Read More »
Republicans on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Subcommittee are requesting a joint briefing from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Chinese Communist Party member-linked Temu and its parent company, Pinduoduo... Read More »
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 »
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 of America’s cyber... Read More »
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 »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently announced the availability of $279.9 million in State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program grant funding for fiscal year 2024.
The program funds projects that help reduce cyber risk and build resilience against evolving cybersecurity threats by... Read More »
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and his Senate colleagues applauded the passage of legislation designed to accelerate the U.S. microchip manufacturing permitting process in the House of Representatives.
The Building Chips in America Act would streamline federal permitting process for... Read More »
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed legislation that would provide some reforms to the terrorism watchlist and traveler screening processes.
The legislation, the Enhanced Oversight and Accountability in Screening Act, introduced by U.S.... Read More »
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the U.K. Ministry of Defence and the Canadian Department of National Defence have partnered to collaboratively research, development, test, and evaluate artificial intelligence (AI), cyber technologies, resilient systems, and information... Read More »
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) celebrated National Preparedness Month by announcing the delivery and phased implementation of wildland fire sensors throughout Colorado.
S&T said 20 wildfire detection and four wind sensors are... Read More »
The U.S. Senate recently passed bipartisan legislation that would reduce U.S. reliance on foreign nations for critical minerals.
The bipartisan Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act would establish a presidential task force tasked with determining how to address national... Read More »
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Offices) announced it had awarded more than $600 million in grants to law enforcement agencies across the country.
The funding will be used for a variety of efforts, from hiring new law... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently awarded 35 grants under the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program, totaling $18 million.
The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants to pilot innovative violence and terrorism prevention approaches, to... Read More »
U.S. Reps. Greg Landsman (D-OH) and Mike Carey (R-OH) announced they had introduced bipartisan legislation to recruit and retain firefighters across the country.
The Enhancing SAFER Grants for Local Firefighters Act would enhance existing federal grant programs used by local fire departments,... Read More »
On Friday, an earthquake early warning system worked, officials said, notifying millions of Californians of a 4.7 magnitude earthquake up to 20 seconds before the shaking started.
Officials said that at 7:28 a.m. on Sept. 13, an earthquake centered 4.4 miles north of Malibu was felt across... Read More »
On Friday, a joint investigation found a rising threat to U.S. economic and homeland security in the Chinese Communist Party’s dominance in U.S. port infrastructure.
According to a report from House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), Subcommittee on... Read More »
On Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposed new rules that would provide federal agencies with the flexibility to enforce REAL ID regulations.
The proposed rule would ensure that federal agencies, including TSA, can enforce REAL ID requirements starting May 7, 2025.... Read More »
On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Dan Goldman (D-NY) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced legislation designed to improve communication from FEMA to states and localities receiving counter-terrorism grants.
The bill, the “Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act,”... Read More »
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mark Green, MD (R-TN) applauded the House’s passage of legislation that seeks to counter the influence of China on American higher education.
Green, the chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said U.S. Rep. August Pfluger’s (R-TX) bill, “DHS Restrictions... Read More »
On Monday, Republicans on the House Committee on Homeland Security applauded the passage of three bills countering Chinese influence on homeland security and the fentanyl crisis out of committee.
U.S. Rep. Mark Green, MD (R-TN) said the committee had advanced three bills out of committee that... Read More »
On Thursday, the U.S. Secret Service announced it had joined forces with state and local law enforcement to conduct a payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud operation in Birmingham, Ala.
Secret Service personnel, as well as Birmingham Police Department officers, and members... Read More »
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) held its latest event focused on addressing financial crimes threats stemming from the fentanyl trade.
Part of the Promoting Regional Outreach to Educate Communities to the Threat of Fentanyl (PROTECT)... Read More »
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) issued a Request for Information from commercial port operators to help research maritime cybersecurity.
The Directorate’s Maritime Port Resiliency and Security Research Testbed project is... Read More »
