Policy
DHS S&T launches two challenges to advance software assurance, biothreat detection under Genesis Mission
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) recently launched two challenges that will advance software assurance for national security and driving innovation. The challenges are part of the Genesis Mission, a national initiative aimed at strengthening... Read More »
Department of War requests supplemental budget funding
U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before Congress this week about the need for more funding. Speaking before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, the two men defended President Donald... Read More »
Justice Department to award $25M in law enforcement grants
The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services recently opened the application period for $25 million in grants that support law enforcement. “The Department of Justice is investing in strategies that reduce crime, hold offenders accountable, and give law enforcement... Read More »
House Intelligence Committee passes FY2027 Intelligence Authorization Act
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Monday advanced the fiscal year 2027 Intelligence Authorization Act, legislation that includes bipartisan provisions increasing oversight, including budgetary transparency for the Intelligence Community, and a strengthening of the Intelligence... Read More »
House passes National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
The House of Representatives passed the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 on Wednesday. The bill provides $47.32 billion to fund national security and border protections and numerous programs. "The Fiscal Year 2027 bill continues this effort... Read More »
Texas study puts economic impact of military installations at nearly $149B
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said a study found that Texas gets an economic boost of nearly $148.8 billion from U.S. military installations in his state. The study analyzed the economic impact of the population and employees directly affiliated with military installations in Texas, including... Read More »
House passes 10 bills to address Homeland Security issues
The U.S. House of Representatives announced the passage of 10 bipartisan bills advanced by the Committee on Homeland Security to strengthen the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s core mission. If passed, the bills will modernize the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), refocus... Read More »
Homeland Security signs agreement with Caribbean partners
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it had signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS). The agreement, signed by Rob Law, Under Secretary of Strategy, Policy, & Plans (PLCY) for DHS, and... Read More »
Trump secures defense investment from NATO Allies, White House says
According to the White House, President Donald Trump secured a defense investment from its allies during NATO’s 2026 Ankara Summit. In a statement, the White House said the agreements with the U.S. allies amounted to $3 billion in major deals and joint ventures to expand the “Arsenal of... Read More »
Groups urge Congress to pass legislation combating organized retail crime
Organizations in law enforcement and in the retail industry are asking Congress to advance bipartisan legislation combating organized retail crime as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The bipartisan bill, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, was filed as an amendment to the... Read More »
DOJ arrests alleged member of criminal hacking group in Finland
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it had arrested an alleged member of the criminal cyber hacking group “Scattered Spider” in Finland and had him extradited to the United States to face federal criminal conspiracy charges. According to the criminal complaint, 19-year-old Peter... Read More »
Legislation would provide grants for protective gear free of forever chemicals
Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Senate would authorize grant funding for new protective gear for firefighters free of forever chemicals. The Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art (PFAS) Alternatives Act would authorize $25 million annually for fiscal years... Read More »
Bill to secure U.S. technology supply chains from foreign adversaries introduced
U.S. Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) have introduced legislation that will codify the U.S. Department of Commerce’s ability to protect U.S. information and communications technology supply chains. The bill, the ICTS Supply Chain Security Act, would codify the department’s... Read More »
Legislation banning sale of Americans’ data introduced
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) have introduced legislation that would ban data brokers from selling or transferring Americans’ health and location data. The Health and Location Data Protection Act would prevent data brokers from gathering personal... Read More »
FEMA opens application period for seven grant programs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened the application period on Wednesday for seven preparedness grant programs. The agency will award more than $1.5 billion, and the application period will close on July 24. The grant programs are: More than $1 billion will be available... Read More »
Committee advances bills in bipartisan effort to upgrade Homeland Security divisions
In a bipartisan show of support, the House Committee on Homeland Security advanced 19 bills this week to strengthen the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s core mission. The bills covered a range of issues but primarily refocused the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), modernized... Read More »
Defense Department releases Post Quantum Cryptography strategy
A day after President Donald Trump announced new policies surrounding quantum cryptography, the Kirsten Davies, chief information officer for the U.S. Department of Defense, referred to by the Trump administration as the U.S. Department of War, announced that department’s Post Quantum... Read More »
Trump issues cryptographic executive order to protect American data
The White House announced President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that would protect American data, and the digital economy that lives off of it. Trump’s “Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks” Executive Order directs the Office of Management and... Read More »
Legislation introduced to consolidate National Guard Duty statuses
U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jack Rosen (D-NV) introduced bipartisan legislation that would comprehensively reform the National Guard statuses. The legislation, the Duty Status Reform Act, would comprehensively reform the National Guard, the lawmakers said, by consolidating and... Read More »
Federal operation in Arkansas results in 39 arrests
Operation Viper, a high-intensity fugitive apprehension initiative in Arkansas, resulted in 39 arrests and the seizure of 33 firearms, approximately 100 pounds of marijuana, $74,400 in illegal proceeds, and large quantities of fentanyl and other illicit pills. The initiative involved the Federal... Read More »
International partners join U.S. 2nd fleet for maritime exercises
This week a multinational maritime exercise will bring together the U.S. 2nd Fleet with multiple international partners for a Fleet Exercise in the Norfolk, Va., area as well as in the Atlantic Ocean. The large-scale exercise will test integrated forces in a dynamic, multidomain training... Read More »
Trump signs National Security Memorandum on cybersecurity
The White House announced President Donald Trump had signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to help the National Security Systems modernize in order to meet the cyber challenges of 2026 and beyond. According to the White House, the memorandum outlines a clear structure, as well as... Read More »
Legislation would provide DHS with discretionary funding
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced legislation that would provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a total discretionary allocation of $64.9 billion. Of that amount, $2.9 billion would be for defense activities. The Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security... Read More »
CISA issues directive on improving mitigation of cyber vulnerabilities at federal agencies
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new operational directive to improve how federal civilian agencies assess and align their cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Binding Operational Direct 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk would require federal civilian... Read More »
Bill proposes giving more authority to Intelligence Community Inspector General
Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R- IA) would provide the Inspector General for the Intelligence Community with critical law enforcement authority to carry out its oversight mission, lawmakers said. The Intelligence Community Inspector... Read More »
ICE, CBP funded for the next three fiscal years
President Donald Trump signed into law Wednesday legislation that fully funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the next three fiscal years. The Secure America Act provides $2.5 billion to DHS for unexpected and unplanned... Read More »
Legislation seeks to fund cyber information sharing program
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation to fund a cybersecurity renounces and monitoring program, while urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prioritize cyber security for states across the country. Warner introduced the Guaranteeing Universal Access to Cybersecurity... Read More »
Legislation introduced to protect American Wi-Fi from foreign adversaries
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA) introduced legislation recently that would adopt a clear strategy to defend American Wi-Fi services. The legislation, the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act, would strengthen coordination between the National... Read More »
Trump signs executive order to strengthen customs enforcement, combat trade fraud
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday directing federal agencies to strengthen customs enforcement and crack down on trade fraud, customs violations, and illicit imports entering the United States. The order directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S.... Read More »
CISA, partners urge hardening of systems surrounding automatic tank gauges
In a recent bulletin, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined its partner organizations to alert users of malicious cyber activity targeting U.S.-based automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems. In partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National... Read More »
Legislation introduced to strengthen American cybersecurity infrastructure
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced legislation last week aimed at strengthening the resilience of the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure. The Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act will create a joint interagency Task force led by Cybersecurity and... Read More »
New York bill strengthening public safety signed into law
Legislation in New York strengthening public safety across the state was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul recently. The legislation cracks down on illegal 3D-printed ghost guns and DIY machine guns, as well as invests in crime-fighting technology and enhances emergency preparedness response... Read More »
CISA updates schedule for town halls on Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act rulemaking
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a revised schedule on Tuesday for a series of virtual town hall meetings. The meetings are intended to gather stakeholder input on the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) rulemaking. CIRCIA... Read More »
U.S. Secretary of Commerce appoints Florida sheriff as chair of FirstNet authority board
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced he had appointed Sheriff Michael Adkinson, Jr. to serve as the chairman of the Board of the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet Authority. Lutnick praised Adkinson’s leadership and experience in making the appointment. The First... Read More »