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Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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.
#dhs
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

Homeland Security has reportedly sent out hundreds of subpoenas to identify ICE critics online

DHS has increasingly used administrative subpoenas to request identifying data from tech platforms for accounts posting anti-ICE content, and some companies complied.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day 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
2 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
fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
US politics

Homeland Security has reportedly sent out hundreds of subpoenas to identify ICE critics online

#paris
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Far-right 'terror risk' prompts Paris police to ban Muslim gathering

Paris police banned a Muslim gathering due to significant terrorist risks and potential disruption by far-right groups.
France news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

Two more arrests over attempted attack on US bank HQ in Paris

Two suspects arrested for attempting to detonate a homemade device outside the Bank of America in Paris, possibly motivated by Middle East conflict.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Far-right 'terror risk' prompts Paris police to ban Muslim gathering

Paris police banned a Muslim gathering due to significant terrorist risks and potential disruption by far-right groups.
France news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

Two more arrests over attempted attack on US bank HQ in Paris

Two suspects arrested for attempting to detonate a homemade device outside the Bank of America in Paris, possibly motivated by Middle East conflict.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Mass. man sentenced for online threats to public figures, children, elementary school

A Wilbraham man was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making violent threats against public officials, children, and a local school.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The New Era of Militia Influencers

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping the American militia movement, focusing on tactical gear and online presence over traditional activism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Anti-terrorist programme Prevent outdated and inadequately prepared', report finds

The Prevent anti-terrorism programme is outdated and needs a comprehensive reset to address modern extremist challenges effectively.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
Washington DC
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Mass. man pleads guilty to plotting to assassinate Trump Cabinet member

A South Deerfield man pleaded guilty to charges related to a plot to assassinate a Trump Cabinet nominee at the U.S. Capitol.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
4 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
US news
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Ominous Surveillance "Scarecrows" Appearing Across America

Police technology, including COWs, is rapidly growing, with the law enforcement equipment market projected to reach $11.7 billion by 2025.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
#ice
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week 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.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

What Counts As Domestic Terrorism in Trump's America?

The DOJ initiated a crackdown on antifa following the murder of Charlie Kirk, leading to terrorism charges against activists linked to the group.
#homeland-security
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

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

fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
US politics

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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Terrorism arrests rose 1,114% last year - so why aren't the security services more alarmed? | Zoe Williams

Terrorism arrest statistics in 2025 show a 1,114% increase to 3,034 arrests, primarily from Palestine Action protests, excluded from official figures pending judicial review.
#terrorism
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot

France's counter-terrorism prosecutor is investigating a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania men accused of ISIS-inspired bomb attack on NYC protesters near mayor's mansion: timeline

Two Pennsylvania men allegedly transported homemade bombs to New York City and threw them at protesters and police on March 7, with both devices failing to detonate.
France news
fromFortune
6 days ago

French authorities open terrorism probe after police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris | Fortune

French police prevented a bomb attack outside a Bank of America in Paris, detaining one suspect while another escaped.
NYC parents
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family's home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack

Three emergency calls were made from a terror suspect's Pennsylvania home after a foiled NYC attack involving explosive devices thrown at a mayor's residence.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French anti-terror prosecutors probing foiled Paris bomb plot

France's counter-terrorism prosecutor is investigating a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania men accused of ISIS-inspired bomb attack on NYC protesters near mayor's mansion: timeline

Two Pennsylvania men allegedly transported homemade bombs to New York City and threw them at protesters and police on March 7, with both devices failing to detonate.
France news
fromFortune
6 days ago

French authorities open terrorism probe after police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris | Fortune

French police prevented a bomb attack outside a Bank of America in Paris, detaining one suspect while another escaped.
NYC parents
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Mysterious calls placed from NYC terror suspect family's home hours after alleged ISIS-inspired attack

Three emergency calls were made from a terror suspect's Pennsylvania home after a foiled NYC attack involving explosive devices thrown at a mayor's residence.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Lawmakers question VPN impact on Americans' FISA surveillance protections

VPN use may complicate Americans' legal protections against warrantless surveillance due to obscured user locations.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Ted Cruz Claims Threat of Terrorist Attack Is Higher Now' After Saying America Is Much, Much Safer' Because of Ayatollah's Killing

Sen. Ted Cruz contradicted himself within 10 days, claiming terrorism risk is at decades-high levels while previously stating Khamenei's death made America much safer.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 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.
Right-wing politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. faces elevated terrorism threats amid cuts at FBI and DOJ. 'So much experience has been decimated from the ranks' | Fortune

Recent terrorism attacks in New York, Michigan, and Virginia reveal heightened threats amid U.S.-Iran tensions and staffing shortages in federal counterterrorism agencies.
#congress
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago
US politics

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US politics

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.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Anger Trailing Congress Around the Country

Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security, risking federal employee paychecks amid rising public anger and potential electoral consequences for Republicans.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
#fbi
US politics
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Deadline issued for UFO videos as Congress warns of 'threat' to US

Lawmakers demand federal agencies release UFO videos by April 14, 2026, citing potential threats to US military forces.
#terrorism-charges
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

U.S. terrorism case against former Ont. student includes 'classified' national security material | CBC News

NYC politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

US: Investigators looking at ISIS motive in NY bomb attack

Two men were arraigned on terrorism charges after throwing improvised explosive devices at far-right protesters outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during a Christian nationalist anti-Islam demonstration.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

U.S. terrorism case against former Ont. student includes 'classified' national security material | CBC News

U.S. prosecutors are protecting classified national security material in their case against Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen accused of plotting a shooting attack targeting Jews in New York.
NYC politics
fromThe Philadelphia Tribune
3 weeks ago

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men arrested for bringing explosives to a New York City mayoral mansion protest claimed Islamic State inspiration and face terrorism-related charges.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

CA senators demand answers from DHS after ICE arrest tied to TSA data at San Francisco Airport

Senators Padilla and Schiff demand answers from DHS regarding TSA data use for immigration enforcement after an airport arrest.
#cybersecurity-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data | TechCrunch

Hacktivists leaked DHS contracts with over 6,000 companies including defense contractors and tech giants, citing federal killings of protesters and mass deportation campaigns as motivation.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data | TechCrunch

Hacktivists leaked DHS contracts with over 6,000 companies including defense contractors and tech giants, citing federal killings of protesters and mass deportation campaigns as motivation.
Privacy professionals
fromCNET
2 weeks ago

FBI Confirms Buying Data That Could Be Used to Track Americans

FBI Director Kash Patel admitted under oath that the agency purchases commercially available data to track Americans, circumventing Fourth Amendment protections without warrants.
World news
fromFortune
1 month ago

FBI raises terrorism alert over fears of retaliation by Iran | Fortune

FBI counterterrorism teams mobilized on high alert after US-Israel military strikes on Iran, monitoring pro-Iran groups and Hezbollah for potential threats to US targets.
#terrorism-investigation
US news
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents executed search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania investigating explosive devices thrown during a New York City protest, with two suspects in custody.
fromDailycaller
3 weeks ago
US politics

FBI Reportedly Raids ISIS-Inspired Suspects' Homes, Says Bombs Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's Office

US news
fromFox News
3 weeks ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents executed search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania investigating explosive devices thrown during a New York City protest, with two suspects in custody.
fromDailycaller
3 weeks ago
US politics

FBI Reportedly Raids ISIS-Inspired Suspects' Homes, Says Bombs Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's Office

Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

FBI is buying location data to track US citizens, director confirms | TechCrunch

The FBI has resumed purchasing Americans' location data and personal information from commercial data brokers to support federal investigations, bypassing traditional warrant requirements.
#dhs-funding
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
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
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.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

FBI queries of Americans' data under FISA 702 rose 35% in 2025

FBI searches of Americans' data collected under Section 702 of FISA increased 35% from December 2024 to November 2025, while the percentage of searches returning relevant information declined significantly.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI's Warrantless Wiretap Access

Bipartisan Congress members introduced legislation requiring FBI warrants for backdoor searches of Americans' communications, aligning with a 2025 federal court ruling against warrantless surveillance practices.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Editorial | Stop paying Congress members until TSA agents are paid | amNewYork

TSA workers at NYC airports continue to work unpaid amid a funding shutdown, demonstrating commitment despite challenges.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

FBI investigating breach that reportedly hit wiretapping net

The FBI is investigating a breach of its wiretapping and surveillance systems, while Europol dismantled major cybercrime platforms including a phishing service and stolen data marketplace.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

PREMIUM A terrorism label that comes before the facts can turn 'domestic terrorism' into a useless designation

Domestic terrorism legally requires demonstrated intent to intimidate or coerce; labeling incidents as terrorism should await investigation and disciplined analysis rather than rapid public pronouncements.
#fbi-cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
Law
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Marathon Trial: An Assessment of FBI and NSA's Online Investigations

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother used TMobile phones and linked social accounts, raising questions about NSA dragnet coverage and investigative connection methods.
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Counter-terrorism police investigating highly targeted' attacks on Pakistani dissidents in UK

Akbar, 48, told the Guardian he was attacked just after 8am on Christmas Eve: I opened the door and then a masked man started punching me, after asking are you Shahzad Akbar?' I must have got 25-30 punches on my face. The man seemed trained to do what he was doing: proper footwork like a boxer, going only for my face My children and wife were terrorised and screaming. Akbar says he managed to push the attacker out of his house.
UK news
#cisa-2015
US news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

White House seeks clean extension on controversial spying law

The Trump administration seeks a clean reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without warrant requirements for searching U.S. person data, despite documented FBI misuse of the surveillance power.
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.
#section-702
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Surprise! DOJ IG's 1,403 Day Old Section 215 Investigation Had a Baby!

A DOJ OIG investigation into FBI use of Section 215, NSLs, and pen registers has been ongoing since 2010 and remains unresolved after 1,403 days.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

The Definition of Domestic Terrorism': Fox News Analyst Pushes Trump to Invoke Insurrection Act Against Anti-ICE Radicals'

Calls urged invoking the Insurrection Act to confront anti-ICE activists accused of using violence to subvert federal immigration law after two shootings.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Don't Know How We Recover From This': Trump Officials Reportedly Worried About Quick Claims of Domestic Terrorism'

Top administration officials quickly labeled the ICE shooting of Renee Good domestic terrorism, prompting internal concern that politicized rhetoric could undermine the investigation.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Frightening, Very Real Tool ICE Agents Have to Add You to a "Nice Little Database" if You Attend a Protest

Federal agencies, led by DHS, have expanded use of administrative subpoena power to access individuals' information and track protesters without judicial oversight.
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