Policy
CACI to provide secure network modernization to U.S. Space Force
CACI International Inc announced it had won a five-year task order to deliver network modernization for the U.S. Space Force. The $212 million order will see the company provide software-defined enterprise-level network modernization for the military branch, for reliable, secure and modernized... Read More »
Two Americans plead guilty to 2023 ransomware scam
Two Americans have pleaded guilty in federal court to extortion through a ransomware attack in 2023. The two men entered their guilty pleas in federal court in the Southern District of Florida for conspiring to delay or affect commerce through extortion in connection with ransomware attacks.... Read More »
FEMA awards $250M to states hosting FIFA World Cup
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently awarded $250 million in Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Program grants to the 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and National Capital Region events. The region is hosting America 250 national events. “We knew we... Read More »
Legislation would make the United States more prepared for UAS threats
Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would strengthen the United States’ ability to counter emerging threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The Detecting and Evaluating Foreign Exploitation of Novel Drones (DEFEND) Act would direct the Department of... Read More »
Congress members introduce bill to strengthen border security, trade at land ports
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House seeks to modernize infrastructure at American land ports of entry to boost border security and enhance trade, law makers said. The legislation, the Strong Borders, Strong Communities Act, U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Julie Johnson (D-TX),... Read More »
Legislation targeting cartels, organized crime introduced in Congress
U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) introduced legislation that would target drug cartels and organized crime through the expanded use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants. The legislation, the COPS Anti-Organized Crime and Cartel Enforcement Act, would support state, local and... Read More »
DHS, CBP award $3.3B in contracts for smart border wall construction
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently awarded five contracts totaling $3.3 billion for the construction of a smart wall along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas and Arizona. The contracts will add 97 miles of primary border wall system, 19 miles of... Read More »
Sen. Wicker praises U.S. Senate passage of FY26 NDAA
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) on Dec. 17 applauded the Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the annual bill that sets policy for the U.S. military. Wicker, the chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the bill would help the military protect the... Read More »
U.S. Senate passes bill to require all aircraft to transmit location information
The U.S. Senate on Dec. 17 passed bipartisan legislation that requires military aircraft to transmit precise location information. The Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, S. 2503, requires all aircraft, civil and military, to equip and receive ADS-B broadcasting... Read More »
Navy Invests $448M in AI, autonomy tech for shipbuilding
The Navy will spend $448 million on AI and Autonomy technology to accelerate shipbuilding, John Phelan, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy said recently. The Navy will invest the funding in the Shipbuilding Operating System (Ship OS) that will leverage Palantir’s software to bring modern best... Read More »
Legislation to create an AI defense institute introduced in Congress
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) recently introduced legislation that would establish a National Security and Defense AI Institute led by the Department of Defense. The legislation “Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, would codify part of President Donald Trump’s... Read More »
Senate passes legislation seeking to reform VA acquisition processes
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation on Dec. 11 that would reform the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) acquisition processes to achieve improved outcomes for veterans. The Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act would establish a centralized VA Office of Acquisition. The... Read More »
House approves Coast Guard Authorization Act as part of NDAA
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation to strengthen, support and authorize funds for the U.S. Coast Guard through 2027 recently. The authorization is part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes Transportation and Infrastructure Committee... Read More »
Legislation would defend satellites against cybersecurity threats
Bipartisan legislation recently re-introduced in the U.S. Senate would help commercial satellite owners and operators defend against growing cybersecurity threats. The Satellite Cybersecurity Act would help secure commercial satellites used for global communications, weather forecasts,... Read More »
Coast Guard seizes 150,000 pounds of cocaine in Eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper has seized more than 150,000 pounds of cocaine since its launch in early August. Officials said the operation has accelerated counter drug operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean where Central and South American narcotics traffic flows through.... Read More »
Legislation introduced in Senate seeks to enhance protections for law enforcement
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) led nearly three dozen of his Republican Senate colleagues in introducing legislation that would further protect law enforcement officers. The Back the Blue Act would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement and would provide new tools for... Read More »
DOJ announces shut down of China-linked AI tech smuggling network
The U.S. Department of Justice announced two businessmen have been arrested for their part in AI tech smuggling efforts. The DOJ said “Operation Gatekeeper” disrupted the tech trafficking network and seized more than $50 million in advanced GPUs destined for China and other restricted... Read More »
2026 NDAA supports Trump’s ‘Peace through Strength’ agenda, House speaker says
Leaders in Congress released the text of the final conferenced version of the NDAA for FY 2026 on Sunday. The defense policy bill reflects a compromise between versions of the NDAA passed earlier this year by the Senate and House of Representatives and could be voted on as early as this week.... Read More »
U.S. launches attack drone force in Middle East
The U.S. Central Command announced the formation of a squadron of Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones in the Middle East. The drone squadron is part of Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) a task force developed after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the acceleration of... Read More »
DEA seizes more than 45 million fentanyl pills this year
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized more than 45 million fentanyl pills as of Dec.1 "Fentanyl Free America represents DEA’s unwavering commitment to save American lives and end the fentanyl crisis, we are making significant progress in this fight, and we must continue to... Read More »
Bipartisan letter expresses support of Indiana drone test site application
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) led a letter supporting an application for Indiana to be designated a federal drone test site. The letter from the entire Indiana congressional delegation, supported an application submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that Indiana be designated one... Read More »
Legislation to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats introduced in the House
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) said his legislation to create a unified federal process to identify state-sponsored cyber actors will protect critical American infrastructure and enhance national security. The Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2025 would provide real tools that would impose... Read More »
CBP announces selections for Reimbursable Services Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced 26 public-private partnerships under the Reimbursable Services Program. The program allows the private sector and state and local governments to reimburse the agency for additional inspection services that would not otherwise be... Read More »
Senators introduce legislation to ban terrorist sympathizers
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) joined Republicans to introduce legislation that would expand bans on those who publicly endorse terrorist activities. The Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act was introduced on Nov. 20 and would close loopholes in existing Immigration... Read More »
DHS announces Final Rule for biometric entry/exit program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of a Final Rule that will implement a comprehensive biometric entry/exit program to identify foreign visitors traveling to and from the United States. The Notice of Final Rule titled “Collection of Biometric Data from Aliens... Read More »
House passes legislation to strengthen DHS intelligence coordination
U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) announced his legislation to improve coordination and information sharing between intelligence agencies passed the House recently. The legislation, the DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, would require analysts within the U.S. Department of Homeland... Read More »
CISA releases guidelines to protect infrastructure from drone threats
Three new guides from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will help critical infrastructure owners and operators protect against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), the agency said Thursday. Part of CISA’s Be Air Aware campaign, the guides - “Unmanned Aircraft System... Read More »
Legislation would address vehicle-based attacks
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would that address the rising threat of vehicle-based attacks. The Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025 would require the department to conduct a comprehensive assessment of... Read More »
House passes legislation to use AI to address terrorist threats
Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) to address terror threats posed by online radicalization pass the House unanimously. Pfluger’s Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act will require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an annual assessment of... Read More »
House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection appoints new chairman
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) will serve as Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection chairman for the 119th Congress. The subcommittee maintains oversight of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other U.S. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity... Read More »
Department of Defense issues critical technology areas
The U.S. Department of Defense recently released six critical technology areas that are designed to address the modern battlefield’s greatest challenges. The six areas are applied artificial intelligence, biomanufacturing, contested logistics technologies, quantum and battlefield information... Read More »
Sens. Curtis, Schiff introduce legislation to create federal firefighter respiratory protection
U.S. Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the “Healthy Lungs for Heroes Act” which would establish the first ever protection standards for federal firefighters. Currently, federal firefighters are prohibited from wearing respiratory protection despite growing evidence that... Read More »
Reps. Garbarino, Ogles applaud passage of Pillar Act to combat Chinese aggression
U.S. Reps Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Andy Ogles (R-TN) said they applauded the House vote to approve the passage of legislation they said would combat Chinese cyber aggression. Garbarino, the chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said the legislation, the Protecting Information by... Read More »
FBI, HSI Indianapolis to lead Homeland Security Task Force
FBI Indianapolis announced it is coordinating with the Homeland Security Investigations for a first-of-its-kind Homeland Security Task Force to address violent crime nationwide. The Crossroads of America Task Force will include local law enforcement partners to target cartels, foreign terrorist... Read More »