Homeland
Trump to fire DHS Secretary Noem, picks Mullin as successor
The controversial Homeland Security leader will end her tenure amid a budget shutdown of her agency and bipartisan criticism in both houses of Congress.
Iran-linked hacktivists could target US state and local targets, experts warn
Networks, government websites, and critical infrastructure providers should buckle up.
Trump’s CISA nominee to exit Coast Guard role, but still in running to lead cyber agency
Sean Plankey has been serving in a Coast Guard advisory role for some months and is still set to be the nominee to lead CISA.
Strikes on Iran will test US cyber strategy abroad, and defenses at home
The federal government’s cyber defense agency is short-staffed, and Tehran is known for its retaliatory cyberattacks.
Sen. Wyden to block confirmation for NSA director, citing lack of experience
The Oregon senator took issue with Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd’s responses to questions regarding civil liberties and oversight against unlawful surveillance.
Pentagon pick to lead homeland defense policy grilled over election security
The heated debate follows President Trump’s calls to “nationalize” elections.
The US military is taking control of more Texas borderland
The Air Force has added about 190 miles of Rio Grande riverbank to the 250 it already oversees.
Partial shutdown ends less than four days after it began
Negotiations continue over Homeland Security funding, but DOD and every other federal agency are now funded through September.
JAGs are becoming federal prosecutors in Minneapolis. Experts warn it’s new territory
Military lawyers have served as special assistant U.S. attorneys before, but never like this.
Congress hurtles toward partial shutdown after Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis
Senate Democrats want new limits on federal agents in a compromise bill to fund the Defense Department before Friday's deadline.
As ICE becomes more violent, state and local officials struggle to fight back
They seek limits and accountability for the deadly immigration crackdown that the White House calls vital to national security.
DHS adds office to fly, counter drones
The new office intends to spend $115 million to ward off drones from the World Cup and U.S. 250th-birthday events.
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Trump gives up on National Guard deployment in 3 cities
In the wake of a Supreme Court decision about Chicago, the administration said it will also back off plans for Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
‘Enemy from within’? NORTHCOM commander says he hasn’t seen it
Top DOD officials defended National Guard deployments to American cities, which are facing multiple injunctions from local judges, during a Senate hearing.
