Threats
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.
Policy
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.
Policy
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.
Threats
‘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.
Policy
New national security strategy could redefine homeland defense: experts
Recent budgets have prioritized innovation over deterrence, leaving a widening gap, according to a new report.
Threats
Army begins construction of $50M border fence along Arizona military training range
The 15-mile fence is meant to prevent border crossings that officials say have shut down aviation training rotations.
Policy
Amid shutdown, the Army will do its best to talk transformation, counter-drones, and acquisition reform
AUSA's annual meeting is slated to feature a rare public discussion of Pentagon’s new homeland focus.
Policy
Current, former state leaders weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops
In legal briefs, 17 current Republican attorneys general support the president, while a bipartisan group of former governors objects.
Threats
DOGE risks Americans’ data by operating outside federal law, Democrats say
A report released by the Senate Homeland Committee's ranking member says lax security practices cause “serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities, privacy violations, and risk of corruption.”
Ideas
Data shows more US extremist violence is right-wing than left-wing
The trends are clear, but more could be done to give policymakers and the public reliable evidence.
Policy
Trump sends National Guard troops into Memphis, citing crime
This first deployment of troops and federal officers to a city in a red state follows a similar action in Washington, D.C.
Policy
Report: Federal agencies have deployed nearly 33,000 employees to assist ICE
Only around 15% of employees working on immigration enforcement are full-time immigration enforcement staff.
Policy
DC sues Trump over 'military occupation' by National Guardsmen
The suit was filed one day after a federal judge declared illegal Trump’s use of military personnel for law enforcement in LA.
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