Coast Guard Authorization Act moves out of committee
On Tuesday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) approved bipartisan legislation to authorize funding for the U.S. Coast Guard through 2029. The legislation, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, was initially introduced by U.S. Reps. Sam Graves (R-MO), chair of T&I,... Read More »
Legislation would require all law enforcement officers to clearly display identification
Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) and cosponsored by 14 other Democratic senators would require law enforcement officers conducting immigration enforcement activities to display identification during public-facing operations. U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), the ranking... Read More »
Congressmen introduce legislation to protect federal judges, law enforcement
U.S. Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Jared Golden (R-ME) introduced legislation that would offer protection for federal judges, law enforcement and public safety officers. The Back the Blue Act would create new criminal provisions regarding the killing of, or the attempt to kill, or conspiring to... Read More »
Legislation would fund Defense Department activities
Legislation being considered in the U.S. House of Representatives this week would provide appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. The FY 26 Department of Defense Appropriations Act would provide funding for military personnel, operation and maintenance,... Read More »
Bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening seaport security introduced
U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced legislation recently that aims to create a collaborative approach to securing trade and travel, as well as strengthening security the nations seaports. The legislation, The CBP Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy (SPACE) Act, would allow... Read More »
CBP seizes $23M worth of at Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, officers intercepted more than $23 million in alleged methamphetamine on July 6 at the Pharr–Reynosa International Bridge cargo facility. The bridge connects Pharr, Texas, with the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The drugs... Read More »
Chinese man accused of hacking arrested in Italy
Xu Zewei, a Chinese national wanted on a nine-count indictment in the Southern District of Texas, was arrested on July 3 in Italy and faces extradition proceedings, according to the Justice Department. Xu and co-defendant Zhang Yu hacked into thousands of computers worldwide between February... Read More »
Plan elevates American agricultural security to national security
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in announcing a move to elevate farm security to national security concern. Rollins said her Make Agriculture Great Again... Read More »
Boeing awarded $2.8B contract satellite development program
The U.S. Space Force recently awarded Virginia-based Boeing, a global aerospace company, a $2.8 billion contract for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program. The contract is for the development and production of two satellites with options for two more. It enhances U.S.... Read More »
Senators introduce legislation guaranteeing military right to repair equipment
U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) have introduced legislation that would require contractors to provide the U.S. Department of Defense with access to data and materials the military needs to repair and maintain its own equipment. The Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025... Read More »
Republicans celebrate passage of One Big, Beautiful Bill Act
U.S. Reps. Mark Green (R-TN), Committee on Homeland Security chairman, and Michael Guest (R-MS), Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement chairman, applauded President Donald Trump signing the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act in law on July 4. The bill provides resources for Customs and Border... Read More »
Philadelphia CBP intercepts ketamine destined for South Florida
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized five shipments of ketamine hydrochloride destined for South Florida recently. According to the CBP, shipments of 57 pounds of ketamine were hidden in fishing rods and in boxes of toys. Agents with CBP said the seizure had a... Read More »
Legislation would fund Coast Guard through 2029
Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would strengthen, support and authorize U.S. Coast Guard funding through 2029. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes funding that supports Coast Guard operations and the continued recapitalization of... Read More »
Air Force reaches recruitment goal ahead of schedule
The Department of the Air Force has reached its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule. “I am excited that both the Air Force and the Space Force have met their fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals three months early,” said Troy Meink, secretary of the Air Force. “The fact... Read More »