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Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Policy

Lawmakers assess Texas law enforcement roundtable

Following a recent local law enforcement roundtable discussion in Austin, Texas, a Republican group of representatives shared their takeaways from the meeting, focusing on an increase in violent crimes and officer effectiveness. Since Austin cut its police budget by $150 million last year, the... Read More »

Bill seeks to bolster border security

U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI), a House Committee on Homeland Security member, has joined committee Republicans in introducing legislation they said would bolster border security. The Border Security for America Act of 2021 would require the federal government to secure the nation’s... Read More »

Coast Guard issues updated Cyber Strategic Outlook

The U.S. Coast Guard recently released an updated Cyber Strategic Outlook as a means of addressing increased maritime system cyber-attack threats against the economy and security. “The Coast Guard is taking important and necessary steps to increase safety and security where physical and cyber... Read More »

Sen. Padilla advocates wildfire combating resources

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) is imploring the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure the solicitation of resources to combat California wildfires. During a recent Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing, Padilla questioned Secretary of Homeland... Read More »

Senate confirms Kendall as Air Force Secretary

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Frank Kendall as the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, with officials lauding his decades-long record of service amid efforts to navigate global challenges. Kendall previously served in various Department of Defense senior capacities, including the Pentagon’s... Read More »

Lawmakers seek to end military draft registration

U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) joined U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rand Paul (R-KY) in urging the rejection of efforts to expand military draft registrations. “Our professional, all-volunteer military is the finest fighting force in the world,” the legislators... Read More »

Measure targets FFL gun thefts

U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) recently reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2021, which seeks to address the rising number of smash-and-grab thefts targeted at federally licensed gun dealers venues. The lawmakers cited a Bureau of Alcohol,... Read More »

DHS to cancel two Laredo border barrier contracts

Aligning with its Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is terminating two Laredo Sector border barrier contracts. CBP officials said the contracts are unnecessary to address any life, safety,... Read More »

Final report released on Defense Critical Supply Chain

The Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force recently released final report findings and recommendations regarding threats and vulnerabilities. “Throughout the pandemic, U.S. adversaries like China weaponized supply chain vulnerabilities in a way that threatened Americans’ health and... Read More »

House committee advances eight cybersecurity bills

The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced eight bills, which would promote more secure networks and supply chains while securing a wireless future. The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules... Read More »