"It does not appear to be terrorism-related but we will continue to investigate to see if there's some sort of nexus along those lines," said D.C. police chief, who said the suspect was not known to local law enforcement. Keep Reading
Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense calls out lax implementation of longstanding federal recommendations. Keep Reading
The first sprint will focus on fight against ransomware, which DHS secretary said "now poses a national security threat." Keep Reading
The new partnership links two DOD organizations with a common mission to establish an annual, joint program plan to leverage OSBP and NSIN resources to achieve shared objectives. Keep Reading
Under the Biden Administration and Secretary Austin’s leadership, it is clear that the DOD will be ramping up its efforts to further integrate climate change and its implications into the department’s functions. Every other federal agency will be doing the same. Keep Reading
The centers were ready for the telework challenge presented by COVID because over the past six years IRS had been testing the technology and refining an eventual rollout plan. Keep Reading
Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. Keep Reading
Part of the Technology Transformation Services (TTS), Search.gov serves as a platform that streamlines user search experiences across more than 2,200 government websites. Keep Reading
Wales called cybersecurity investments in the American Rescue Act, including an extra $650 million for CISA, "an important down payment on the cybersecurity capabilities," but "we are not stopping there." Keep Reading
The federal workforce is critical to agencies' ability to address the complex social, economic, and security challenges facing the United States. However, across government, mission critical skill gaps are undermining the ability of federal agencies to carry out their missions. Keep Reading
Offering Form 1040 in Spanish for the first time is a “huge” step forward in bridging a longtime unnecessary gap between taxpayers and the agency that serves them, IRS leader Chuck Rettig said. Keep Reading
Stay tuned throughout March as HSToday and Women in Homeland Security partner to interview some of the most accomplished and amazing women in homeland! Keep Reading
The legislation also included $1 billion for the General Service Administration’s Technology Modernization Fund to update outdated IT systems and $200 million for the U.S. Digital Service. Keep Reading
Stay tuned throughout March for much, much more with women who were the FIRST, the leaders, the founders, the CEOs trailblazing in homeland security. Keep Reading
Admin says increase in undocumented children was expected in part because "we have a different policy." Keep Reading
This represents a reduction of nearly 50 percent of the current support force. This decision was made after a thorough review of the request and after close consideration of its potential impact on readiness. Keep Reading
Martorana most recently served as Chief Information Officer of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, where for the past two years she stabilized and secured agency operations. Keep Reading
CISA is working closely with the U.S. General Services Administration, who currently oversees the TLD, to ensure a seamless transition of daily operations for .gov customers. Keep Reading
The Department of Justice has declined to investigate or prosecute former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after OIG referred allegations of potential misuse of office for review. Keep Reading
Di Padova mailed the letter on January 23, 2019, while an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, New York. The powder in the letter was harmless. Keep Reading