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Border Security

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

Kristina Tanasichuk - July 20, 2026

Counterterrorism

COLUMN: Why a Lasting U.S.–Iran Truce Remains Elusive

Mahmut Cengiz - July 20, 2026

Counterterrorism

PERSPECTIVE: Why the Return of Tarnak Farm is One of the Clearest Indicators of Al-Qaeda’s Resurgence

Sarah Adams - July 20, 2026

AI and Advanced Tech

Beijing’s Campaign to Define the AI Age

Michael Varga - July 20, 2026

Narrative Strategy

Poland-Ukraine Sabotage Case Highlights How Foreign Influence Can Exploit Historical Divisions

Deimantas Steponavicius - July 19, 2026

TERRORISM

Counterterrorism

Frontline Watch: New Regional Assessments from Nigeria, Syria, and Myanmar

Mahmut Cengiz, Floyd Alex Cross, Chris Dayton, Jaideep Saikia, Sean Dilallo, Brian Cortes, Ayse Selma Yilmaz, Mahmoud Khalil - July 14, 2026

Frontline Watch provides a weekly update on emerging terrorist activities and global threat trends, with Counterterrorism Managing Editor Dr. Mahmut Cengiz examining the developments...

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

July 20, 2026

COLUMN: Why a Lasting U.S.–Iran Truce Remains Elusive

July 20, 2026

Eco-Radicalism, Insurrectionary Anarchism, and Eco-Fascism: A History of Anti-Tech Extremism

July 20, 2026

Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Selling Firearm Used in Campus Shooting at Old Dominion University

July 20, 2026

PERSPECTIVE: Why the Return of Tarnak Farm is One of the Clearest Indicators of Al-Qaeda’s Resurgence

July 20, 2026

CYBERSECURITY

Border Security

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

Kristina Tanasichuk - July 20, 2026

Homeland Security Today sits down with General Arturo Garfer, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety, and Javier Alejandro Delgado, Executive Director...

Beijing’s Campaign to Define the AI Age

July 20, 2026

House Intelligence Committee Examines State Role in Counterintelligence Efforts

July 20, 2026

NATO’s North Atlantic Council Condems Russia’s Malicious Cyber Activities

July 20, 2026

New Guide Helps Organizations Transition to Updated NIST Digital Identity Framework

July 18, 2026

Industry

Airport & Aviation Security

Department of War Partners With Industry to Accelerate Low-Cost Air-Launched Cruise Missiles

DHS

Guidehouse Awarded $25 Million DHS Office of Policy Execution, Analytics & Automation Support Contract

Biometrics & ID Management

FBI Approves Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Rapid DNA Crime Scene Profiles Eligible for National CODIS Searches

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America's Caribbean Gateway

GTSC Virtual Insight Session: SBIR Reauthorization

BookTalk: Sammie's Stormy Night by Meg McPherson

Digital Infrastructure as a Lifeline: How Data is Finding At-Risk Populations

Meeting Today’s Cyber Threats Without Yesterday’s Acquisition Model: Conversation with Knox Systems

Book Talk: Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks by Sean Wiswesser

Book Talk: Those Who Face Death by Mark Grdovic

Protecting Our Nation's Infrastructure: Understanding the Mission of CXC

Navigating the AI-on-AI Threat Landscape: A Conversation with Babel Street CEO Benji Hutchinson

Webinar: U.S.-Israel Strikes and Iran: Implications for Regional Security

Inside Human Trafficking Prevention: How the National Child Protection Task Force Protects Children

Building Awareness into Action: Human Trafficking Prevention with the Blue Campaign

GAO: Improving Terrorist Watchlist Awareness, Reporting, and Redress

Book Talk: Hazardous Devices by Barry Black

Book Talk: The Spy Archive with Dexter Ingram

BORDER SECURITY

Border Security

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

Kristina Tanasichuk - July 20, 2026

Homeland Security Today sits down with General Arturo Garfer, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety, and Javier Alejandro Delgado, Executive Director...

DHS Secretary Mullin Sends Letters to Secretaries of State Warning About Non-Citizens on Voter Rolls

July 20, 2026

Former ICE Official Discusses Immigration Enforcement Metrics and Unaccompanied Minor Oversight on Podcast

July 20, 2026

U.S. Marshals Apprehend 383 Violent Fugitives During Statewide Enforcement Operations

July 20, 2026

Panama Trade Transparency Unit Recognized as HSI’s Best Trade Transparency Unit of 2025

July 18, 2026

TRANSPORTATION

Airport & Aviation Security

TSA Officer at North Carolina Airport Catches Disguised Explosive Component in Carry-On

Megan Norris - July 18, 2026

Screeners at Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) recently intercepted an item designed to look like an ordinary keychain but was actually a piece of explosives...

TSA Administrator Nominee David Cummins Testifies at Confirmation Hearing

July 16, 2026

Why Do Some U.S. Airports Have Private Security, But Others Use TSA?

July 16, 2026

TSA Traffic Increased at Virginia Airports Despite 2026 Funding Lapse

July 16, 2026

U.S. House Passes Bill that Could Expand TSA Family Lanes

July 16, 2026

Critical Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure

ONDCP Launches First Wastewater Drug Monitoring Report to Track Emerging Substance Trends

Matt Seldon, Veridium - July 20, 2026

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has released its first-ever wastewater-based drug monitoring newsletter, providing new data on illicit drug trends across communities and offering an additional tool for public health, law enforcement, and community leaders responding to evolving drug threats.

NATO’s North Atlantic Council Condems Russia’s Malicious Cyber Activities

July 20, 2026

DHS S&T Supports Counter-Drone Security Efforts for FIFA World Cup 2026

July 19, 2026

Why Emissions-Controlled Drones Demand a New Air Security Strategy

July 17, 2026

White House Executive Orders Accelerate U.S. Push Toward Quantum Readiness

July 15, 2026

INTELLIGENCE

Border Security

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

Kristina Tanasichuk - July 20, 2026

Homeland Security Today sits down with General Arturo Garfer, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety, and Javier Alejandro Delgado, Executive Director...

House Intelligence Committee Examines State Role in Counterintelligence Efforts

July 20, 2026

UK Commits £251 Million to Protect Jewish Communities as Antisemitic Attacks Rise Across Britain and US

July 16, 2026

New Paper Examines How Identity Verification Weaknesses Could Enable Insider Threats

July 8, 2026

Presidential Message on the 161st Anniversary of the United States Secret Service

July 5, 2026

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Border Security

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

Kristina Tanasichuk - July 20, 2026

Homeland Security Today sits down with General Arturo Garfer, Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety, and Javier Alejandro Delgado, Executive Director...

FEMA Announces $48M in Funding to States, Territories and Tribal Nations to Enhance Alerts and Warnings Capabilities

July 20, 2026

TWA-800: Emergency Management 30 Years Later

July 17, 2026

Judge Rules FEMA CFO’s Firing was Illegal

July 17, 2026

Lawmakers Renew Calls to Fix “Broken” Disaster Response System

July 17, 2026

WEBINARS

CISA Webinar 9/9: Introduction to Conflict Prevention Techniques

Homeland Security Today - July 2, 2026

When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026. 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM (EST) The “Introduction to Conflict Prevention Techniques” event is a 30-minute informational webinar that provides...

podcasts

Former ICE Official Discusses Immigration Enforcement Metrics and Unaccompanied Minor Oversight...

Homeland Security Today - July 20, 2026

Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official John Fabbricatore discussed immigration enforcement priorities, deportation metrics, and oversight of unaccompanied minors during an appearance on The Daily Signal podcast with Bradley Devlin.

BOOKS WE'RE READING

BookTalk: Sammie’s Stormy Night by Meg McPherson

Kalyna White - June 6, 2026

As hurricane season begins, preparedness becomes more important than ever—and that includes helping children understand how to stay safe during emergencies. In this episode of...

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DoD/National Defense

Iran Conflict Maritime Update: Ceasefire Collapses, CENTCOM Strikes 80+ Targets

Homeland Security Today - July 9, 2026

Airport & Aviation Security

Record 76-Day DHS Shutdown Ends as Donald Trump Signs Funding Bill Excluding ICE and CBP

Megan Norris - May 1, 2026

Counterterrorism

Iran Conflict Update: Ceasefire Talks Collapse, U.S. Military Damage Reach Estimates Of $5 Billion

Megan Norris - April 26, 2026

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Border Security

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

Kristina Tanasichuk - July 20, 2026

Counterterrorism

COLUMN: Why a Lasting U.S.–Iran Truce Remains Elusive

Mahmut Cengiz - July 20, 2026

Counterterrorism

PERSPECTIVE: Why the Return of Tarnak Farm is One of the Clearest Indicators of Al-Qaeda’s Resurgence

Sarah Adams - July 20, 2026

MARITIME SECURITY

Border Security

Inside the Puerto Rico Fusion Center: Securing America’s Caribbean Gateway

DoD/National Defense

CENTCOM Ends Weekend Wave of Strikes Against Iran

Maritime Security

Coast Guard Recognizes First Members to Achieve Perfect Physical Fitness Scores

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LEADING NEWS ON RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE

FBI

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; Medical Examiner Releases Preliminary Cause of Death

Global

Ukraine’s Scientists Are Losing Their Labs, Their Colleagues, and Their History

Ukraine

Edvard Selander Memorial Fund Continues Legacy of Supporting Freedom and Democracy

Border Security

Is Belarus Next? As Ukraine Invasion Rages, CFR Fellow Thomas Graham Argues the Possibility