The Washington Post reported Monday that Border Patrol agent Rogelio Martinez was killed Sunday due to blunt force trauma. “We believe he was struck in the head with rocks, or multiple rocks,” National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd told the paper. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials first reported Sunday that agent Martinez […]
White House Releases Unclassified Cyber Vulnerability Process Info.
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce announced release of unclassified portions of the Vulnerabilities Equity Process (VEP) charter Nov. 15 to guide decision makers in how to better defend against cyber attacks. “Our public release of the unclassified portions [of the] charter will shed light on aspects of the VEP that were previously shielded from […]
Senate Committee Approves Nielsen DHS Nomination
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 11-4 Tuesday to approve the nomination of Kristjen Nielsen to head the Department of Homeland Security. Reps. Thomas Carper (D-Del.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) provided the four dissenting votes. Nielsen faced the committee Nov. 8 for questioning on Nov. 8. […]
Trump Nominates Homan for ICE Director
President Donald Trump officially nominated Thomas D. Homan on Tuesday to be permanent director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Homan has served as acting director of ICE since January. Homan is a strong proponent of strict border enforcement and has been vocal in his criticism of “sanctuary city” jurisdictions. He’s also faced criticism for […]
Drones Cited as New Threat in DHS Terror Bulletin
The Department of Homeland Security released a terror bulletin Nov. 9 indicating new possible threats from drones and chemical weapons.
“Some terrorist groups overseas are using battlefield experiences to pursue new technologies and tactics, such as unmanned aerial systems and chemical agents that could be used outside the conflict zones,” the bulletin states. “Additionally, terrorists continue to target commercial aviation and air cargo, including with concealed explosives.”