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Friday, May 10

18

Microsoft's Brad Smith summoned by Homeland Security committee over 'cascade' of infosec failures

www.theregister.com

Major intrusions by both China and Russia leave a lot to be answered for

Thursday, May 9

23

Homeland Security slated to propose change to asylum-seeking process: Sources

kvia.com

By Molly Nagle, Luke Barr, and Quinn Owen May 9, 2024, 9:56 AM The Department of Homeland Security is slated to propose a change to the process for those seeking asylum in the United States, three sources familiar with the plans told ABC…

08

Ohio SWAT team sold fake body armor imported from China as Homeland Security probes

nypost.com

“We were notified by the Department of Homeland Security that the plates that we had were some of those plates that were found to be counterfeit and so as a result of that, we need to replace them.”

Wednesday, May 8

23

Critics pan Biden plan to bring Gaza refugees into US: 'Terrorists entering our homeland'

www.foxnews.com

Critics have taken aim at a potential Biden administration plan to allow Gazan refugees into the United States, warning of dire national security risks of such a policy.

22

Peterborough police, Homeland Security probe leads to child pornography arrest

globalnews.ca

The Peterborough Police Service says its six-month investigation involved the service's internet child exploitation unit and the United States Department of Homeland Security.

02

America's War on Drugs and Crime will be AI powered, says Homeland Security boss

www.theregister.com

Or at least it might well be if these trial programs work out, with some civil lib oversight etc etc etc

Thursday, May 2

17

Biden's Gaza refugee plan will welcome people who 'hate America' and poses a threat to national security, Homeland Security Chairman warns as outrage grows

www.dailymail.co.uk

A top lawmaker is sounding the alarm on the Biden administration's reported plan to bring Palestinian refugees directly to the U.S., saying it presents a national security risk.

Tuesday, Apr 30

National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience

www.whitehouse.gov

NATIONAL SECURITY MEMORANDUM/NSM-22 MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE THE…

Monday, Apr 29

23

New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham Confronts Homeland Security Over Marijuana Raids In Leaked Audio

www.benzinga.com

Leaked audio reveals a heated exchange between New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Critics question tech-heavy lineup of new Homeland Security AI safety board

arstechnica.com

CEO-heavy board to tackle elusive AI safety concept and apply it to US infrastructure.

17

Ted Cruz's proposal to let members of Congress skip airport security hits roadblock

www.sacurrent.com

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's proposal to let members of Congress circumvent pesky airport checkpoints and get private screenings while traveling by air has been grounded by a fellow lawmaker, The Hill reports. Mississippi U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson…

13

Cruz proposal for lawmakers facing threats to get special airport security escorts is blocked

thehill.com

A proposal to allow lawmakers and judges facing credible threats to get special security escorts at airports was kept out of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization because of an objection from Rep. Bennie Thompson (Miss.…

Friday, Apr 26

22

Biden’s Homeland Security team taps tech elite for AI defense board

cointelegraph.com

The board includes the CEOs of Adobe, Alphabet, Anthropic, AMD, AWS, IBM, Microsoft, and Nvidia, as well as other business, civil rights, and academic leaders.

19

Homeland Security's AI safety board is a who's who of tech CEOs

www.zdnet.com

They'll be joined by AI experts and politicians.

18

Altman handpicked for Homeland Security's AI safety board

www.axios.com

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday he courted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders to join a new federal Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board.

08

Austin’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management to get a communication tuneup, among other changes

www.austinmonitor.com

An update from Ken Snipes, director of Austin’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to the Public Safety Committee showed a shifting approach in how the department is being run. Snipes told the committee that, due to “a multitude…

Thursday, Apr 25

13

Balboa Geo to Present its POINTER Technology at the U.S. DEPARTMENT of HOMELAND SECURITY OpEx Event in Las Vegas April 23-25

www.prweb.com

Balboa Geo is pleased to have been invited to exhibit and discuss its POINTER technology during the Vendor display session at the DHS Op Ex Event. POINTER is a patented "dual use" technology designed to track and locate individuals and…

Saturday, Apr 20

03

U.S. cities ramp up security ahead of Passover

www.cbsnews.com

Millions of Jewish people around the world will observe Passover starting on Monday. But this year, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are additional concerns about staying safe during the holiday. CBS News homeland security and…

Friday, Apr 19

10

Senate rejected impeachment articles against secretary of Homeland Security Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas

ksusentinel.com

Homeland Security Mr. Alejandro MayorkasAlejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, was the target of a House Republican effort to remove him from office due…

Thursday, Apr 18

19

US Senate rejects bid to oust homeland security chief Alejandro Mayorkas

www.vanguardngr.com

The Democratic-held US Senate rejected a Republican-led bid on Wednesday to oust President Joe Biden's immigration chief over his handling of the southern border with Mexico.