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Lawmakers concerned CISA lacks ‘centralized visibility’ to hunt agency cyber threats

The Biden administration is touting a whole-of-government approach to cybersecurity that leading members of Congress has stressed for years.

Cybersecurity

The government shows its resilience

Tom Temin Commentary

Rep. Bennie Thompson’s account of Capitol Hill storming and what’s next

Congress

Congressman looks to streamline the oversight of DHS

Congress

Homeland Security IG swims away from this bait

Tom Temin Commentary

GSA puts out guide for navigating new rules banning Chinese telecoms equipment

Federal Newscast

As coronavirus cases spike, lawmakers want to know how DHS is keeping employees safe

Federal Newscast

In this Oct. 13, 2016, photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Col. Todd Hohn, foreground, and pilots assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing are briefed on an exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Hohn, now a pilot for FedEx, was detained in Guangzhou, China, on Sept. 12, 2019, before boarding a commercial flight. The company said Thursday, Sept. 19, that he was later released, and it's working with Chinese authorities to understand what happened. (Airman 1st Class Kirby Turbak/U.S. Air Force via AP)

Pilots will still get incentive payments, even if they’re grounded during the pandemic

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A TSA agent calls passengers forward for screening at Sea-Tac International Airport Friday evening, Aug. 10, 2018, in SeaTac, Wash. An airline mechanic stole an Alaska Airlines plane without any passengers and took off from Sea-Tac International Airport in Washington state on Friday night before crashing near Ketron Island, officials said. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Bill that could mean pay raise for TSA screeners clears committee

Federal Newscast

CISA stepping into cybersecurity coordinator role as agencies improve cyber hygiene

Cybersecurity

With new National Security Adviser, calls to bring back cyber coordinator to WH

Federal Newscast

Krebs: Shared services to help move federal civilian away from untenable cyber posture

The director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a new strategic intent plan that details the vision and objectives around…

Cybersecurity

House Committee chairman wants investigation into Border Patrol Facebook group

In today’s Federal Newscast, House Homeland Security Committee chairman Bennie Thompson wants the IG to find out if CBP leadership knew about a secret…

Federal Newscast

U.S. troops gather on the USS Wasp where U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver Memorial Day remarks to the troops, at the U.S. Military Base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo, Tuesday, May 28, 2019.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Senate passes NDAA, includes pay raise for troops

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In today’s Federal Newscast, the Senate passes its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a 3.1% pay raise for active duty military.

Lawmakers concerned CISA lacks ‘centralized visibility’ to hunt agency cyber threats

The government shows its resilience

Rep. Bennie Thompson’s account of Capitol Hill storming and what’s next

Congressman looks to streamline the oversight of DHS

Homeland Security IG swims away from this bait

GSA puts out guide for navigating new rules banning Chinese telecoms equipment

As coronavirus cases spike, lawmakers want to know how DHS is keeping employees safe

Pilots will still get incentive payments, even if they’re grounded during the pandemic

Bill that could mean pay raise for TSA screeners clears committee

CISA stepping into cybersecurity coordinator role as agencies improve cyber hygiene

With new National Security Adviser, calls to bring back cyber coordinator to WH

Krebs: Shared services to help move federal civilian away from untenable cyber posture

House Committee chairman wants investigation into Border Patrol Facebook group

Senate passes NDAA, includes pay raise for troops

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