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SF politics
fromWIRED
1 hour ago

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
13 hours ago

Treasury is creating a database with pandemic aid recipients' sensitive information

The Treasury Department is creating a central database for pandemic relief benefit recipients, raising privacy concerns and legal challenges.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
17 hours ago

Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle

Security operations lag behind rapid tech advancements, leading to inefficiencies and risks in managing numerous security tools.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
20 hours ago

How Defense Tech Investors Are Using SHLD to Capture 21st Century Warfare Spending

Operation Absolute Resolve showcased advanced military technology, with all platforms linked to companies in the Global X Defense Tech ETF.
#dhs-funding
US politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

House Republicans kvetch anew about DHS funding plan

House members oppose DHS funding bill without immigration enforcement funding, complicating bipartisan efforts.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Republican leaders are pushing for a reconciliation bill to fund DHS and defense, emphasizing the need for offsets in savings.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

House passes short-term DHS funding bill

The Senate passed a DHS funding bill excluding ICE and CBP, while the House proposed a stopgap that fully funds these agencies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE

The US Senate passed funding for DHS but withheld funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved funding for DHS, excluding immigration enforcement, after a 42-day standoff, impacting employee pay and airport operations.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
6 days ago

House Republicans kvetch anew about DHS funding plan

House members oppose DHS funding bill without immigration enforcement funding, complicating bipartisan efforts.
US politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Senate may pass a narrow reconciliation package for ICE and CBP funding, but House Republicans express distrust and frustration over the funding approach.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Republican leaders are pushing for a reconciliation bill to fund DHS and defense, emphasizing the need for offsets in savings.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

House passes short-term DHS funding bill

The Senate passed a DHS funding bill excluding ICE and CBP, while the House proposed a stopgap that fully funds these agencies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE

The US Senate passed funding for DHS but withheld funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved funding for DHS, excluding immigration enforcement, after a 42-day standoff, impacting employee pay and airport operations.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center

Trump's budget includes a significant increase in counterterrorism funding and establishes an FBI-led center to identify domestic terrorists.
#dhs
US politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Senate Unanimously Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown, Sending It Back to the House

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen DHS, moving closer to ending the longest government shutdown.
Remote teams
from3blmedia
1 day ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Palantir-Connected Ondas Clinches Yet Another High-Growth Defense Pact

Ondas announced a definitive merger agreement with Mistral, a Bethesda, Md.-based defense prime contractor, valued at $175 million, which includes $122.5 million in common stock paid upfront and in installments.
European startups
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#cybersecurity
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

Trump's FY27 budget makes both boosts and cuts to tech operations

The FY27 budget proposal significantly cuts funding for cybersecurity, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's resources.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Jen Easterly, cybersecurity's 'relentless optimist'

Cybersecurity and AI are now inseparable, reshaping the digital ecosystem and emphasizing community collaboration for a secure digital world.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.
#cisa
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
SF politics
fromTNW | Insights
1 day ago

Trump's FY27 budget would cut $700M from CISA and kill election security

The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes significant cuts to CISA, eliminating its election security program and reducing its workforce by approximately 860 positions.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Trump's Proposed CISA Cuts Spark Alarm Among Cybersecurity Experts

Proposed budget cuts to CISA raise concerns about U.S. cybersecurity readiness against increasing digital threats.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency's budget by $700 million | TechCrunch

The Trump administration plans to cut CISA's budget by at least $707 million for 2027, claiming it will refocus the agency's core mission.
US politics
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
SF politics
fromTNW | Insights
1 day ago

Trump's FY27 budget would cut $700M from CISA and kill election security

The Trump administration's FY2027 budget proposes significant cuts to CISA, eliminating its election security program and reducing its workforce by approximately 860 positions.
SF politics
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

White House Seeks to Slash CISA Funding by $707 Million

The Trump administration proposes a $707 million budget cut for CISA to refocus on core missions and eliminate inefficiencies.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Trump's Proposed CISA Cuts Spark Alarm Among Cybersecurity Experts

Proposed budget cuts to CISA raise concerns about U.S. cybersecurity readiness against increasing digital threats.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency's budget by $700 million | TechCrunch

The Trump administration plans to cut CISA's budget by at least $707 million for 2027, claiming it will refocus the agency's core mission.
US politics
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Trump wants to slash $707M from CISA's budget

CISA faces a proposed $707 million budget cut, risking national cybersecurity and critical infrastructure management.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
#government-shutdown
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

US Homeland Security shutdown to stretch on, despite Senate passing funding

The House has not voted on the Senate bill, prolonging the partial government shutdown affecting DHS funding and federal workers.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

What Did the Partial D.H.S. Shutdown Accomplish?

Democrats faced challenges in funding negotiations, leading to multiple government shutdowns and unresolved immigration enforcement issues.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Why the US Homeland Security shutdown is raising fears of airport delays

TSA workers are resigning due to unpaid wages during a government shutdown caused by partisan disagreements over Department of Homeland Security funding and immigration policy reforms.
#homeland-security
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Senate approved Homeland Security funds for TSA and other agencies, excluding immigration enforcement, amid ongoing budget impasse affecting travel and workers.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition and concerns over airport screening delays.
fromWIRED
6 days ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
Privacy professionals
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

'These threats are real, these are deadly serious,' NYPD says as federal funding cut for counterterrorism

NYPD faces $36 million federal counterterrorism funding cut, threatening critical intelligence operations in New York City.
Berlin
fromwww.berlin.de
3 weeks ago

Berlin plans to strengthen civil defense

Berlin's Senate commits to strengthening civil defense through appointing coordinators in each department and increasing crisis drills to enhance population protection and crisis resilience.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm's way

The U.S. Census Bureau's OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps officials quickly estimate population and workforce data in disaster-affected areas to guide emergency response and recovery efforts.
SF politics
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

New Trump Administration Budget Cuts $707M from CISA Funding

The 2027 budget includes significant funding shifts for DHS, with cuts to CISA aimed at refocusing its mission on critical infrastructure defense.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.
#tsa
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

A charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren't getting paid | Fortune

US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump orders payment for airport security amid lack of agreement to fund DHS

President Trump announced an executive order to pay TSA workers amid DHS shutdown to alleviate airport chaos and long security lines.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago
US politics

ICE Agents Deployed To Nation's Swamped Airports To Stand Around And Do Nothing | Defector

The TSA faces severe staffing shortages due to a government shutdown, leading to long airport security wait times and deployment of ICE agents for assistance.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

A charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren't getting paid | Fortune

Nonprofits are providing support to TSA officers affected by the government shutdown, delivering meals and resources to help during the funding lapse.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

BREAKING: Trump Signs Executive Order to Pay TSA Agents

Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA agents during the government shutdown, but payment mechanisms remain unclear.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump orders payment for airport security amid lack of agreement to fund DHS

President Trump announced an executive order to pay TSA workers amid DHS shutdown to alleviate airport chaos and long security lines.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.
US politics
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

ICE Agents Deployed To Nation's Swamped Airports To Stand Around And Do Nothing | Defector

The TSA faces severe staffing shortages due to a government shutdown, leading to long airport security wait times and deployment of ICE agents for assistance.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: What's next, and Trump's deadline

Congress is deadlocked over immigration funding, leading to the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in U.S. history.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
#department-of-homeland-security
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US House passes stopgap DHS funding bill after Republicans reject Senate deal

House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal, passing their own funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a budget standoff.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US House passes stopgap DHS funding bill after Republicans reject Senate deal

House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal, passing their own funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a budget standoff.
#fema
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The future of FEMA is at stake under the leadership of Markwayne Mullin

The removal of Kristi Noem from DHS raises concerns about FEMA's future leadership and disaster response effectiveness under Markwayne Mullin.
SF politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

The future of FEMA is at stake under the leadership of Markwayne Mullin

The removal of Kristi Noem from DHS raises concerns about FEMA's future leadership and disaster response effectiveness under Markwayne Mullin.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS

Homeland Security Secretary nominee Kristi Noem advanced to a floor vote despite opposition from Sen. Rand Paul and Democratic concerns about her temperament and experience, with the vote splitting largely along party lines.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks ago

Cracking Cyber's Talent Gap Challenge

Cybersecurity talent shortage stems from outdated hiring practices and narrow role definitions, not insufficient candidates; organizations overlook diverse talent while creating specialized AI roles that widen entry-level gaps.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues

Members of Congress will lose special flight services from Delta Airlines due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DHS launches office for drone and counter-drone technologies

DHS created a Program Executive Office for unmanned and counter-unmanned aircraft systems and is finalizing $115 million in counter-drone investments for major 2026 events.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
New York City
fromsilive
1 month ago

Here are 5 key takeaways from the FDNY federal funding announcement

Congressional funding of $9 million will modernize Staten Island and Brooklyn FDNY facilities, create a local EMS training center, and boost infrastructure resilience.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Public safety broadband spending to exceed $6bn by 2028 | Computer Weekly

The study showed that annual investments in public safety LTE/5G infrastructure and devices reached $5bn in 2025, driven by both new projects and the expansion of existing dedicated, hybrid government-commercial, and secure mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)/multi-operator core network (MOCN) networks. The report observed that a myriad of fully dedicated, hybrid government-commercial and secure MVNO/MOCN-based public safety LTE and 5G networks are operational or in the process of being rolled out throughout the globe.
Gadgets
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
#dhs-shutdown
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight

Democrats file a discharge petition to fund non-immigration DHS agencies, effectively ending the shutdown while maintaining leverage on immigration enforcement reforms.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

3 big changes are proposed for FEMA. This is what experts really think of them

A proposed overhaul would shift disaster responsibility to states, halve FEMA's workforce, and enact reforms requiring some congressional approval.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago

Republicans Are Holding the TSA and FEMA Hostage to ICE

Democrats blocked DHS funding to impose guardrails on ICE, causing airport delays and FEMA concerns, while proposing selective funding excluding immigration enforcement agencies.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Is Pushing Defense Employees to Volunteer With DHS

In a February 19 memo sent to civilians across the DoD, secretary of defense Pete Hegseth wrote that he expects "every supervisor to encourage their civilian employees to volunteer. Leadership must continue to promote this detail program and educate their civilian employees on its importance."
US politics
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Strategies for Security Leaders in the Midst of Skill Shortages

Organizations have reported heightened cybersecurity risks as a result of these skill shortages, but the issues don't end there. Many teams will also experience burnout, which is an issue for security teams even in the best of times, which can only add to the talent gap concern if burnt out employees leave the industry.
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update

CISA added four actively exploited high-severity vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including Chrome use-after-free, TeamT5 arbitrary upload, Zimbra SSRF, and Windows ActiveX RCE.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Homeland security awarded $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm

DHS awarded a $250,000 PR contract to a Republican firm led by Trump campaign officials, requiring demonstrated loyalty to Trump administration policies and prior Cabinet-level experience.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

DHS plans to build a unified biometric matching system combining face, fingerprint, iris, and other identifiers across multiple enforcement agencies.
#immigration-enforcement
fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

Put this on your immigration radar: ICE now has more than a billion dollars for state and local police - Poynter

fromPoynter
2 months ago
US politics

Put this on your immigration radar: ICE now has more than a billion dollars for state and local police - Poynter

US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir

DHS signed a $1 billion blanket purchasing agreement enabling department-wide purchases of Palantir software, services, and implementation while internal staff tensions over DHS/ICE work persist.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

ICE Needs Higher Education and Training Standards (opinion)

At its best, police education and training prepare law enforcement officers with the knowledge and skills-including principles of constitutional law, active listening and verbal de-escalation techniques, implicit bias awareness, how to recognize signs of mental illness or substance abuse, use of force standards, and ethical decision-making and professional conduct-that they will need to protect and serve the public as safely and effectively as possible.
US politics
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