Key Practices That Can Help Ensure the Success of Telework Programs
During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal agencies have used telework as a strategy to help them continue their work in trying circumstances. Keep Reading
Former CISA Assistant Director Harrell Slams ‘Shame’ of Firing Krebs for ‘Faithfully Doing Duties’
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Biden-Harris Transition Names DHS Review Team with Former USCIS Chief Counsel at Helm
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Senator Introduces Bill to Extend Existing Counter-Drone Authority to Contractors
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Former Secretaries Ask Congress to Reform DHS Oversight During Lame Duck
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DHS Joins Pentagon in Post-Election Leadership Purges
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CISA Headquarters Brings DHS Consolidated Campus into Focus
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DHS OIG Employees Honored by Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
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GSA and DOD Announce Re-Award of Defense Enterprise Office Solutions Cloud Contract
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Trent J. Benishek Appointed GSA General Counsel
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