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Senate confirms Gen. Guetlein to lead Golden Dome office
The U.S. Senate recently confirmed Gen. Michael Guetlein as the first direct reporting program manager for the Golden Dome for America project. Guetlein will report directly to U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. Officials said. Guetlein will be responsible for developing the... Read More »
Legislation would crack down on illegal drug sales on social media
Legislation re-introduced by U.S. Sens. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) would crack down on the illegal sale and distribution of drugs on social media channels. The legislation, the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act, would require social media companies and other... Read More »
Legislation to combat drug cartels, human traffickers introduced
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) introduced legislation to address the threat of organized criminal activity in border communities. The No Mor Narcos Act and the Stop COYOTES Act targets drug cartels and human traffickers to prevent them from exploiting vulnerable populations including children... Read More »
House security task force announces hearing on attacks at mass-gathering events
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), vice chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security said a task force for enhancing security for special events in the United States would hold its first hearing next week. McCaul said the “Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Event in the United... Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
CISA, other agencies point to potential cyberattack from Iran
According to a report from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA), Iran may target United States with a cyberattack. In response to the June 20 bombing of Iranian nuclear... Read More »
DHS awards Jewish faith-based organizations $94.4M in security grant funding
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently awarded more than 512 Jewish faith-based organizations nationwide $94.4 million in National Security Supplemental funding. A portion of funding is through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Funding will... Read More »
ASPR tests portable biocontainment unit with Tranquil Passport Exercise
Officials at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) said started testing the capabilities of its new Portable Biocontainment Unity (PBCU) on June 24. The system will test the Tranquil Passport Exercise to test a portable... Read More »
Legislation introduced to combat threats from Venezuelan gang
Legislation from U.S. Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC), co-sponsored by every Republican member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, would address the threat posed to the country by members of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. The legislation, Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment... Read More »
House Appropriations Committee approves Homeland Security Act
The House Appropriations Committee passed the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act Tuesday with a vote of 36 to 27. U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee said the bill delivers on the mission of his committee to fully fund the U.S. Department of Homeland... Read More »
Legislation would deter entities financially assisting the Taliban
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would require the State Department to create and carry out a strategy aimed at deterring foreign nations and non-governmental organizations from offering financial or material aid to the Taliban or other terrorist groups. The No... Read More »
Department of Homeland Security issues terrorism advisory bulletin amid U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin on Sunday concerning the U.S. direct involvement in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. While there are no specific credible threats against the United States, the bulletin addresses a... Read More »
Legislation introduced to strengthen reviews of foreign land purchases
Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) would strengthen national security by requiring national agencies to update records about properties that could be considered sensitive to national security. The Protect Our Bases Act would require member agencies, like the military, national... Read More »
Legislation introduced to reform defense acquisition
U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced legislation that would restructure and modernize the acquisition systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. The bill, H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) Act, would reform the... Read More »
DHS officials meet with Canada, Finland reps to strengthen Icebreaker Collaboration pact
Representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently met with representatives of Canada and Finland to strengthen the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact, officials said. As part of a two-day summit for the ongoing trilateral agreement strengthening U.S. supply... Read More »
Legislation to develop an AI security playbook introduced in the House
U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), John Moolenaar, (RMI) Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) have introduced legislation that would require the National Security Agency to create a plan to protect AI against foreign adversaries. LaHood, a member of the House Permanent Select... Read More »
Legislation would create a criminal offense for importing agricultural biological agents
Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would create a criminal offense for importing high-risk agricultural biological agents. The Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act would establish a new federal crime for knowingly or recklessly... Read More »
House committee releases Terror Threat Snapshot assessment
The House Committee on Homeland Security recently released an updated Terror Threat Snapshot assessment. The assessment includes more than 30 developments in the domestic and global threat and highlights the persistent threat from terrorism associated with foreign jihadist networks and... Read More »
Legislation would bolster northern border security
Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would boost security along the northern border. The Northern Border Staffing and Security Enhancement Act would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit to Congress a northern border threat analysis every... Read More »
New York law enforcement participate in seventh annual Tactical Week
Six law enforcement teams from across New York participated in the seventh annual Tactical Week exercise held June 2 to June 5 at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany. Teams competed against each other as they responded to a series of complex and evolving incidents, and were judged... Read More »
Organizations urge the modernization of 9-1-1 systems
A coalition representing state and local government leaders, industry professionals, and tens of thousands of 9-1-1 first responders recently sent a letter to members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, urging federal investment in Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) technology. “Current 9-1-1... Read More »
Legislation to secure U.S. satellite systems introduced
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NB) introduced legislation Thursday to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing and compromising American satellite systems. Fischer, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and Chair of the Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, was joined by U.S. Sen. Ben Ray... Read More »
Agencies to review immigration records following antisemitic attack in Colorado
Following the June 1 antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colo., several federal agencies are looking to issue a crackdown on visa overstays. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and... Read More »
FBI reports 24 active shooting incidents in 2024
There were 24 shootings classified as active shooter incidents last year, according to the recent FBI 2024 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States report, down from 48 incidents in 2023. The 24 incidents happened in 19 states and in five location categories: commerce, education,... Read More »
DARPA investigating ways to protect agriculture against natural, man-made threats
DARPA announced its new initiative Ag x BTO will be soliciting new, innovative ideas to protect the nation’s food supply. DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office (BTO) said protecting the agriculture industry in America against both naturally occurring and man-made threats is a national... Read More »