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Doug Fears Named Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor
President Trump has named U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral (Select) Doug Fears as homeland security and counterterrorism adviser.
Two Minutes to Doomsday – Time for Nunn-Lugar 2.0
By Tim Stephens, Kimothy Smith and David Olive
Talks of denuclearizing North Korea may create the momentum for a new method of addressing the frightening growth of chemical and biological weapons around the world.
Federal Air Marshall Service Director Rod Allison Announces Retirement
Roderick Allison, the Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service, announced his intention to retire this summer after 33 years in federal service.
Trump Tweets DHS Sec. Nielsen Could be Fired Next! Really?!
For Security Debrief’s 9th annual April Fools coverage, we’ve collected stories the rest of the media somehow missed…
Remarks from VP Pence at DHS 15th Anniversary Event
On March 1, 2018, Vice President Mike Pence delivered an address at a Department of Homeland Security event celebrating the department’s 15th anniversary.
National Biosurveillance Integration Center – Cancel the Program or Call For an Overhaul?
By James M Wilson and Kimothy L. Smith
Concerns are growing over word that NBIC is being considered for programmatic cancellation by DHS’ newly formed Combatting Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate.
Legal Hack-Back – A Colossally Bad Idea
By Mark Weatherford
The “Hack-Back” bill (H.R. 4036) effectively permits cyber retaliation, but as the cybersecurity community knows hacking back is a colossally bad idea.
John Kelly’s Exit Words to DHS
If you want to know the character of a leader, look to how they speak to the people for whom they are responsible. Outgoing DHS Secretary John Kelly’s departing words to DHS staff shows the strength and integrity of his character.
U.S. Chamber Urges Senate Vote on CBP Commissioner Nominee
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to the Senate urging a vote to confirm Kevin McAleenan’s nomination for commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
