Black troops encouraged Austin will fulfill vow to ‘rid our ranks of racists and extremists’
With discrimination still occurring in the military, Black troops hope Austin will bring change.
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Explosives makers push to end overlapping regulations, but labor union worries about safety
Chemical facilities would face fewer regulations under a proposed rule change from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that targets 49 explosive chemicals.
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DHS removes privacy protections for Insider Threat Program
The Department of Homeland Security finalized a new rule Tuesday that broadens its ability to investigate insider threats by eliminating key Privacy Act protections for all past and current employees regardless of their security clearance.
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House Homeland Security Chairwoman says New Yorkers were “punished” for Green Light law
Rep. Kathleen Rice said Wednesday that the Department of Homeland Security “punished” New Yorkers earlier this year for a controversial law by banning trusted traveler programs, which provide expedited airport lanes for pre-approved travelers.
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State Department’s workforce must look more like America, Democratic congressman says
A State Department official said Tuesday the agency has taken steps to train employees to avoid bias in response to January’s Government Accountability Office report that found problems in the number of minorities working for the agency.
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