National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster noted Thursday that President Trump will have the chance to build on earlier counterterrorism efforts on his Asia trip. He said Trump will reiterate three key counterterrorism components he noted in May—eliminate safe havens, combat terror funding, and discredit terror ideology. “I think it’s time for us to recognize that […]
CATO Institute Examines CBP Performance, Discipline, Termination
Alex Nowrasteh, immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, looks at termination rates at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) amid plans to increase the number of agents by 5,000. He notes that little direct evidence exists to evaluate alleged misconduct at CBP, but border agents are more likely to […]
Trump Unloads on Diversity Visa Lottery Program, Suspect Charged in NYC Attack
President Donald Trump today opened his cabinet meeting emphasizing the White House’s efforts regarding yesterday’s terror attack on the streets of New York City and took aim at the country’s Diversity Visa Lottery. “I am today starting the process of terminating the diversity lottery program,” Trump said.” Diversity lottery. Sounds nice. It’s not nice. It’s […]
Tillerson, Mattis Testify on Use of Military Force
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense James Mattis testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Monday with recommendations regarding the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). Tillerson noted in his prepared remarks that the United States does not need any new authorization to continue campaigns against Islamic State of […]
D.C.-Area Airports Implement New Carry-on Procedures
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began phasing in new carry-on bag screening requirements at Washington-area airports last week. “These measures, both seen and unseen, include enhanced screening of passengers and electronic devices as well as heightened security standards for aircraft and airports,” said spokesman Mike England in a statement from TSA. “As threats continue to […]