Tag: department of homeland security

Explosives makers push to end overlapping regulations, but labor union worries about safety

By Dalia Faheid on January 16, 2021January 22, 2021 chemical regulation, department of homeland security

Chemical facilities would face fewer regulations under a proposed rule change from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that targets 49 explosive chemicals.

Domestic Politics Privacy and Civil Liberties

DHS removes privacy protections for Insider Threat Program

By Dalia Faheid on October 8, 2020October 14, 2020 department of homeland security, Insider Threat Program, whistleblowers

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.

Conflicts and Terrorism Domestic Politics

Homeland Security report identifies white supremacist extremists as “the most persistent and lethal threat” to U.S., experts and Black leaders urge action

By Karli Goldenberg on October 7, 2020October 27, 2020 department of homeland security, Trump administration, white supremacy

Just one week after President Donald Trump told the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by” during the first presidential debate, the Department of Homeland Security’s domestic threat assessment identified white supremacist extremism as “the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland.”

Domestic Politics Immigration

House Homeland Security Chairwoman says New Yorkers were “punished” for Green Light law

By Dalia Faheid on September 30, 2020October 13, 2020 department of homeland security, House Homeland Security Committee

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.

Cybersecurity Domestic Politics

After Baltimore, mayors want Washington’s help to defend against ransomware

By Dwight A. Weingarten on October 1, 2019 baltimore, Bernard “Jack” Young, department of homeland security, ransomware, U.S. Conference of Mayors

Baltimore Mayor Bernard “Jack” Young faced a crisis less than a week into his new job when a ransomware attack hit the city’s computer systems — cutting off emails and shutting down online bill collections for everything from utilities to real estate transactions.

Domestic Politics

Watchdog agency finds security gaps in Global Entry screening program

By Yuru (Priscilla) Zhu on October 1, 2019 department of homeland security, Global Entry, inspector general, national security

Amid the southern border controversy, U.S. Customs and Border Protection faces new criticism on security gaps in Global Entry.

Domestic Politics Immigration

Florida representatives question acting DHS secretary on immigration enforcement

By Dwight A. Weingarten on September 28, 2019 David Price, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, department of homeland security, Flores Agreement, John Rutherford, Kevin McAleenan, trump

Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan answered questions on immigration enforcement during a 2020 budget review hearing.