House passes legislation countering Chinese influence on higher education
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 »
Homeland Security Republicans applaud bills addressing national security, fentanyl activity
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 »
U.S. Secret Service partners with law enforcement on EBT fraud, card skimming outreach operation
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 »
Treasury Department’s FinCEN holds events to combat fentanyl financing
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 »
Cleveland-Cliffs backs Biden’s reported decision to block Nippon takeover of US Steel
Cleveland-Cliffs said on Thursday it supports President Joe Biden’s reported decision to block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel and expressed interest in making another bid for U.S. Steel’s assets. The company said the takeover deal would jeopardize national security. “The... Read More »
DHS seeking information to boost port cybersecurity
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 »
KBR acquires LinQuest to expand digital, national security, intelligence capabilities
Science, technology and engineering solutions provider KBR announced Tuesday it had acquired LinQuest Corporation. The acquisition will allow KBR to strengthen its capabilities across space, air dominance and connected battlespace missions, the company said. LinQuest, a provider of advanced... Read More »
DHS strengthens Maritime cybersecurity through partnership with Japan
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it had strengthened maritime cybersecurity through a partnership with its counterpart in Japan. From Aug. 21-22, DHS and the Government of Japan conducted a tabletop exercise that simulated a major cyber incident impacting... Read More »
Army awards Javelin contract to Raytheon, Lockheed Martin
On Thursday, the U.S. Army announced it had awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) contract to Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The $1.3 billion contract is the largest single-year Javelin production contract covers Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services. The joint venture contract... Read More »