No evidence Pakistan knew of bin Laden’s hideout, top security official says – The Washington Post The Obama administration has seen no evidence suggesting that Pakistan’s intelligence, military or political establishment knew anything of Osama bin Laden’s secret hideout in an army garrison town 35 miles from the capital, the White House’s chief security official […]
FEMA Embraces Social Media – HSToday
In the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, wireless communications returned quickly – to the surprise of Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Al Qaeda vows to avenge Osama bin Laden’s death – The Long War Journal
Al Qaeda has announced the death of its founder and leader, Osama bin Laden, and has vowed to carry out attacks in his name.
Trusted Traveler reaches million members – Homeland Security Newswire
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced yesterday that the agency’s Trusted Traveler Programs have reached one million members. Trusted Traveler Programs include Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST.
FEMA administrator promotes preparation for next disaster | The National Press Club People don’t want to think about bad things so they don’t prepare for emergencies, Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, told a National Press Club Newsmaker audience May 4. The problem with not preparing is that “you don’t get to […]
CBP Developing New Border Securty Metric, Napolitano Says – HSToday
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano came to the Senate Wednesday to discuss border security but couldn’t avoid taking a few questions about the death of Osama bin Laden and its meaning to her department.
FEMA: Hundreds seeking federal aid via smartphones – Federal Eye
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $13.6 million in disaster assistance payments for people affected by last month’s deadly storms in five states — and an increasing number of survivors are applying for the money by using smartphones.
Obama: I won’t release bin Laden death photos – Political Hotsheet – CBS News In an interview with Steve Kroft for this Sunday’s “60 Minutes,” President Obama says he won’t release post-mortem images of Osama bin Laden taken to prove his death.
DHS Lacks Resources To Identify And Remove Visa Overstays, GAO Says – HSToday
Roughly 40 percent of illegal immigrants in the United States simply overstayed their legal visas once they are in the country, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has limited resources to identify and remove these overstays, congressional investigators reported Tuesday.
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