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 […]
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Evolving DHS Fosters Business Challenges and Opportunities
The proverbial table at which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sits is one of unappetizing choices and ever-evolving challenges. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) noted some stark realities last week at DHS secretary nominee Kristjen Nielsen’s confirmation hearing. One of them was the fact that DHS is a fusion of more than 20 diverse agencies […]
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.”
Register Today for DHS Small Business Vendor Session
Registration for the November Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions opened at noon Nov. 9 for those wishing to connect with prime vendors and DHS officials. In honor of Veterans Day, the Nov. 16 session is reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. Interested parties must create a profile before […]
DHS IG Report Tough on Leadership and Follow-Through
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General (IG) John Roth released his annual performance challenge report Nov. 3 hitting hard on leadership deficiencies within the department. The report comes just days before DHS secretary nominee Kirstjen M. Nielsen faced a Senate confirmation hearing. Major Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security opened […]