The announcement comes days after the Government Accountability Office refused a DHS request to rescind their report that found the appointments of Wolf and Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli invalid. Keep Reading
Homeland Security Today, the nation’s leading news and analysis site for homeland security, today announced that Elizabeth Neumann, Dr. Mitchell Simmons, and John Wagner have joined as Contributing Editors to the site. Keep Reading
Pandemics have "not yet received attention and resources" deserved and "the American people are paying a terrible price." Keep Reading
Former national security officials who served in the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush and Trump administrations have publicly supported Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, despite recognizing policy differences. Keep Reading
"Despite the obvious fact that the agency is entitled to interpret its own internal memoranda, the GAO improperly rejected DHS's reading," argued acting DHS counsel, accusing nonpartisan watchdog of partisanship. Keep Reading
The assistant director for infrastructure said he is returning to the private sector and it "has been the absolute honor of a lifetime to help lead the dedicated women and men at DHS during these challenging times." Keep Reading
Nielsen only changed line of succession relating to a disaster or catastrophic emergency, says review. Keep Reading
While President Trump faces continued criticism for his handling of the pandemic as the U.S. struggles to control the virus, his counterpart across the Atlantic is faring no better. It has not been a good week for Boris Johnson. Keep Reading
As it becomes increasingly evident that we will need to find a new normal, it is critical to hone our ability to engage honestly as a society about what we value and what tradeoffs we are prepared to make. Keep Reading
Richardson served 37 years in the U.S. Navy, completing his service as the Chief of Naval Operations, the top officer in the Navy. Keep Reading
You don’t want to be trading business cards during a disaster: COVID-19 underscores the importance of these connections. Keep Reading
Vice Admiral Linda Fagan, Pacific Area commander, reflects on the values America and the Coast Guard were founded upon and the social justice movement, our service, country, and world are experiencing. Keep Reading
Former acting DHS secretary says Trump suggested “divesting” or “selling” Puerto Rico after hurricane and said administration pursued an “America Only" policy on immigration. Keep Reading
Nolten discusses the significance of growing cybersecurity workforce gaps, what this means for America's secure future, and what Cyber.org is doing to bridge this gap. Keep Reading
Introducing HSToday's new Leadership Interview series to increase clarity on the law and your government. Keep Reading
British security experts and opposition MPs have condemned David Frost’s appointment as Boris Johnson’s national security adviser, arguing that his political status and lack of direct experience would undermine his effectiveness. Keep Reading
Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck has announced immediate changes to Port of Seattle Police Department protocols regarding hiring practices, commitment to diversity, and use of force. Keep Reading
Just as systemic racism can be insidious, invisible, and imperceptible, so can poor tactical and strategic decisions based on intelligence developed by a homogenous group that hasn’t taken the full picture into account. Keep Reading
COVID-19 and the tragic death of George Floyd have had a major – and we hope to some degree an irreversible – impact on how Americans will be dealing with race, social justice, education, workplace dynamics, and even how we dine. Keep Reading
I have worn the badge proudly for 28 years. I also happen to be of mixed Indian and white British heritage, which means that I am the most senior BAME officer in the UK. Keep Reading