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The last remaining arms control treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals, New START, expires on Feb. 5 – a cause for concern, advocates said recently.
Christine Wormuth, president and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), a non-proliferation advocacy group, said the treaty’s... Read More »
U.S. Department of Defense recently invited 25 vendors to compete in phase one of the Drone Dominance Program.
The program is an acquisition reform effort designed to rapidly field low cost, unmanned one-way attack drones at scale as part of strengthening the arsenal.
"Drone dominance is a... Read More »
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state had received $9 million in federal grants to support the delivery of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) hard tokens to counties, municipalities, school districts and public authorities across the state.
MFA requires two or more proofs of identity to... Read More »
The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) of the U.S. Department of Defense, referred to by the Trump administration as the U.S. Department of War, recently announced the launch of a new digital platform for small businesses, LYNX.
The LYNX system will strengthen supplier readiness, improve... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Security held a two-part New World Screwworm simulation exercise in January to strengthen national readiness and improve coordination for emerging animal and public health threats.
The New World Screwworm is a parasite that infests... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently merged the Defense Innovation Board and the Defense Science Board into the new Science and Technology Innovation Board (STIB).
The STIB will be a forum where leading scientists and industry experts can provide mission‑focused advice to solve... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released more than $2.2 billion in disaster relief funds for natural disasters from 2021 through 2024.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the money would be to support ongoing recovery efforts.
“This investment will repair and restore critical public... Read More »
Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, recently revealed a new strategic plan outlining priorities for 2026 and beyond for Vandenberg Space Force Base, a critical hub for national defense and U.S. space operations.
“We must expand our capacity for full-spectrum operations as... Read More »
As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reaffirmed their commitment to combating human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors.
The DHS and DOJ, through Homeland Security Task Forces, have an... Read More »
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) wants answers from tech companies about suspected North Korean infiltration of U.S. companies.
Ogles, the chair of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, said he has sent a letter to LinkedIn, Amazon Web Services and Palo Alto Networks... Read More »
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.
“This full-year appropriations bill will bolster the border security wins provided by House Republicans in our reconciliation package and ensure the safety of... Read More »
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced legislation this week that would clarify what evidence the government can use to denaturalize citizens found guilty of fraud, terrorism or an aggravated felony.
Emmer, the House Majority Whip, said the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act... Read More »
Republicans and cybersecurity experts warned that the United States must move faster and act more aggressively to counter foreign cyber threats during a Jan. 13 hearing held by the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
As foreign nations... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Defense recently committed a $1 billion convertible preferred equity investment in the Missile Solutions business of Florida-based L3Harris Technologies, a defense and space manufacturing company, becoming an anchor investor. As part of the transaction, the business will... Read More »
U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced legislation recently that they hope will help the U.S. Department of Defense recruit and retain cybersecurity professionals.
The Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act would require the DoD to further its... Read More »
A group led by U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Mike Lee (R-UT) is urging the U.S. Department of Energy to prohibit Chinese foreign nationals from working in American national laboratories.
Cotton, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Lee, the chair of the energy and National... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was launching a new office dedicated to drone and counter-drone technologies.
The new office, the DHS Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems will oversee strategic investments into drone... Read More »
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced they have designated Timothy Kosiba as the National Security Agency’s (NSA) next Deputy Director.
Kosiba, who has already been approved by U.S. President Donald Trump, will be the 21st deputy... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Defense recently took action to protect department-funded research from foreign malign influence, intellectual property theft, and other forms of exploitation that threaten the United States’ security and economic interests.
These actions are intended to identify... Read More »
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced recently that it had retired 10 Emergency Directives issued between 2019 and 2024.
The emergency directives had been issued, per statute, to mitigate emerging threats and to minimize impact. Officials said the emergency... Read More »
The U.S. Secret Service, working with federal, state and local law enforcement partners, conducted 22 Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud and ATM skimming outreach operations nationwide in 2025.
Law enforcement visited more than 9,000 businesses during the operations and inspected nearly... Read More »
In less than a year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hired more than 12,000 officers and agents. The new hires were the result of a nationwide recruitment campaign.
“With these new patriots on the team, we will be able to accomplish what many say was impossible and fulfill... Read More »
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 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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
