GAO: Clearer Roles and Responsibilities for DHS PLCY Would Enhance Effectiveness
Shifting short-term priorities requires tradeoffs, which may divert attention and resources from longer-term priorities, GAO found. Keep Reading
GAO Says DHS Needs Unified Strategy and Implementation Plan for Chemical Weapons Defense
The Government Accountability Office found and DHS officials acknowledged that DHS has not fully integrated and coordinated its chemical defense programs and activities. Keep Reading
Administration Seeks to Limit Green Cards for Immigrants Who Have Used Public Benefits
DHS is proposing to consider current and past receipt of designated public benefits above certain thresholds as a heavily weighed negative factor. Keep Reading
National Cyber Strategy Prioritizes Infrastructure Security, ‘Superior’ Workforce
"For any nation that's taking cyber activity against the U.S., we will respond offensively as well as defensively," said Bolton. Keep Reading
National Biodefense Strategy Gives HHS Oversight of Multi-Agency Coordinated Effort
Secretary Alex Azar says "biological threats of a manmade, accidental, or naturally occurring nature are very real and they're growing." Keep Reading
Nielsen Swears in Eight New Members of Homeland Security Advisory Council
The HSAC is composed of national policy makers, representatives from state, local, and tribal governments, emergency, and first responder communities, academia, and the private sector. Keep Reading
Cornyn, Hassan Introduce Bill to Evolve DHS’ Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program
Legislation would require DHS to develop a strategy to ensure the program continues to adjust to the cyber threat landscape. Keep Reading
HSToday Profile: Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center Dissects Complex Challenges
"Our most significant project to date has been helping develop Puerto Rico’s economic and disaster recovery for Irma and Maria." Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Making Better Homeland Security Policy Guided by Data and Analytics
When economies and security operations are at risk, ignorance of details is a risk not worth taking. Keep Reading
‘Resilience Agenda’ Imperative to Face ‘Storm Clouds’ of Evolving Threats, Says Nielsen
"After 9/11, we faced a centrally-directed terror threat. But today the threat is everywhere." Keep Reading