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Sen. Rubio asks federal agencies to bar members of Extinction Rebellion from U.S. soil

European climate activists earned the ire of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) this week over reported plans to bring their…

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Measure seeks to bolster enhanced wildland firefighter recruitment

U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) joined 10 colleagues in forwarding correspondence to the Senate Committee on…

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Sens. Peters, Lankford introduce legislation to improve cybersecurity partnerships between U.S., international partners

With the introduction of the DHS International Cyber Partner Act this week, U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and James Lankford…

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GAO issues DOD missile defense system oversight recommendations

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) a pair of recommendations to improve missile…

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Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act reintroduced to increase screening of vehicles, cargo

In a bid to increase screening of vehicles and cargo at U.S. ports of entry, U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI)…

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DHS resource aids tribal gaming, hospitality industry

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are espousing the benefits of a newly released human trafficking awareness toolkit the…

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Bill targets increased cybersecurity awareness

U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) recently introduced legislation that would increase Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)…

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Unlawful entries along Southwest Border down more than 70 percent since Title 42 health order lifted

Despite significant concerns in the lead up to lifting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC’s) Title 42…

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Dozens sentenced for fraud, money laundering operation that stole $30M from individuals, companies

The U.S. Secret Service noted over three dozen individuals have been sentenced for involvement in an Atlanta, Ga.-based fraud and…

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Lawmakers seek extended support for state medical supplies with introduction of State Strategic Stockpile Act

In a bid to extend authorization of and funding for a program supporting state-developed stockpiles of critical drugs, vaccines and…

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Senators press FAA to finalize Saracini Aviation Safety Act, counter airplane hijacking after years of inaction

More than two years after a mandated deadline, U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Ed Markey (D-MA) and John Fetterman (D-PA)…

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Sens. Lucas, Cruz advocate for GAO review of GeoXO program

U.S. Sens. Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) recently forwarded correspondence to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting the…

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DHS debuts National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finished building and commissioning a first of its kind National Bio and Agro-Defense…

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Measure seeks to enhance rural emergency medical services

A group of legislators are espousing the benefits of legislation that would bolster rural access to emergency air medical services…

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Senate legislation reintroduced to improve training for VA personnel handling PTSD claims

Through reintroduction of the VA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act, U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar…

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Thousands of pounds of fentanyl and narcotics seized, hundreds arrested in latest DHS operations

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ran two counter-drug operations over the course of the last two months in…

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Locations in Florida, New Mexico and Colorado labeled preferred sites for STARCOM, three Deltas

As the U.S. Space Force continues to find its place, the Department of the Air Force this week announced three…

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FEMA encouraging hurricane season preparedness

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials are encouraging Puerto Rico residents to get their families and property prepared for hurricane…

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Newly introduced Know Your App Act would require online app stores to display origin details

A reckoning of transparency put online app stores firmly in its sights this week, with the introduction of the Know…

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CBP details narcotics seizures totaling $7.8M in San Diego

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have commended San Diego Field Office personnel for seizing $7.8 million worth of dangerous…

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Bicameral TRICARE Fairness Act reintroduced to grant retired Reserve personnel lower-cost health coverage

Renewing legislation first introduced in the last Congress, U.S. Reps. Bill Johnson (R-OH) and Dean Phillips (D-MN) last week brought…

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House approves legislation addressing permanent scheduling of fentanyl analogues

U.S. Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) are commending House of Representatives colleagues after approving their legislation addressing…

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DoD awards $18M in grants to 11 university teams for research into socio-political drivers of future conflicts

Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced grants of $18 million for 11 university-based faculty teams researching the…

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Measure targets enhanced advanced defense capabilities

U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently joined U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Pat Fallon (R-TX)…

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Measure targets bolstered natural disaster response training

U.S. Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) have introduced legislation that would help local governments…

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Measure seeks to bolster protections against UAS threats

A group of lawmakers are espousing the benefits of legislation they maintain would bolster efforts countering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)…

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Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights legislation introduced to cut bureaucracy facing injured vets

A group of lawmakers last week introduced the Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights (H.R. 3517) to the House, proposing cuts…

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World needs swift action if it is to ready itself for next pandemic, international security organizations say

A digital report released last week by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) | bio and the Munich Security Conference (MSC)…

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House Homeland Security Republicans urge updates on Chinese threats to information and communications tech

In a letter sent to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly this week, House House Homeland Security…

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Legislation targets enhanced natural disaster preparedness, response

U.S. Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) are espousing the benefits of newly introduced legislation they maintain would…

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Agencies tout updated ransomware reduction resource

Four agencies are espousing the benefits of a newly published updated resource they indicated seeks to help organizations reduce the…

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DHS S&T details RIVTD Track 2 launch

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) officials have outlined the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration…

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Proposed update to federal Dignity Act targets illegal immigration, American economy

As a wide-ranging proposal to revise the United States immigration system, U.S. Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar…

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Bill seeks increased police officer pay, bolstered hiring initiatives

U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Mike Bost (R-IL) recently reintroduced legislation that would raise police officer salaries and hire…

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Bicameral letter urges Congressional leadership to invest in Marine Corp restructuring plans

A bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers wrote Congressional leadership this week to secure FY 2024 Department of Defense (DoD) appropriations…

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