DHS ‘Very Comfortable’ with Its Coronavirus Measures, Wolf Says, While U.S. Cases Increase
Acting secretary said "whole of government approach" is being used and DHS would "adjust our operations accordingly." Keep Reading
Coast Guard Trying to ‘Focus Resources’ with Limited Budget, Acting DHS Secretary Tells Congress
“It’s a delicate balance that the commandant has to do every week and every month,” Wolf said, adding that “the Coast Guard is happy to provide support to DoD and serve along them in the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and elsewhere.” Keep Reading
Wolf Answers Lawmakers’ Concerns About Drug Smuggling, Eminent Domain, CBP Teams Aiding ICE
Acting secretary said DHS is working with the city of Laredo, which sits on the Mexican border, "on perhaps some alternative designs that meets their needs as well as ours." Keep Reading
National Guard Officials, States Push Back on Trump’s Border Wall Fund Diversion
The White House diverted $3.8 billion in funds from the Defense Department’s 2020 budget, and has signaled it is considering moving as much as $7.2 billion. Keep Reading
President’s FY 2021 Budget Request Is a Mixed Bag for Fire Service
The Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program would take cuts of approximately 36 percent and 41 percent, respectively. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Budget Proposal Funds Second Icebreaker, Limits Fast Response Cutter Program
The Offshore Patrol Cutter program, replacing the Medium Endurance Cutter fleet, would get $546 million; it "provides for construction of OPC #3 and Long Lead Time Materials for OPC #4." Keep Reading
Department of Defense Releases 2021 Military Intelligence Program Budget Request
The total, which includes both the base budget and Overseas Contingency Operations funding, is $23.1 billion and is aligned to support the 2018 National Defense Strategy. Keep Reading
Federal Tech Guide to Trump’s 2021 Budget
Continuing the year-over-year trend, the Trump administration is asking Congress for more funding for IT projects across government in the president’s fiscal 2021 budget request. Keep Reading
Coast Guard Is Refining FY 2021 Funding Pitch
When talking to the lawmakers who authorize and appropriate Coast Guard funding, the service’s leadership has taken to explaining every cutter, small boat, aircraft leaves and returns to a place. Keep Reading
State, Local Governments Will Have Harder Time Making Ends Meets, GAO Predicts
GAO's simulations suggest that growth in the sector's overall expenditures is largely driven by healthcare, with states' share of Medicaid spending as the primary driver. Keep Reading