Customs and Border Protection
-
The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package includes all 12 appropriations bills and conforms to the new, higher spending caps set in the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act.
March 22, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, three lawmakers want legislation to overturn a 2013 court decision which prevents some defense department employees from appealing to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
March 20, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a new policy from the National Science Foundation will require grant recipients to report the findings of any sexual harassment investigation against a researcher.
March 05, 2018 -
Biometric identification systems have been central to cutting re-entry from hours to minutes. CBP is working to upgrade its systems.
March 02, 2018 -
The U.S. Border Patrol must recruit and train 2,729 new agents a year for the next five years, in order to meet the administration's hiring goals and keep up with current attrition.
January 09, 2018 -
The Trump administration's request for an additional $18 billion over 10 years to build a border wall is riling up some Democrats, as Congress continues negotiations over a spending deal by Jan. 19.
January 08, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, Customs and Border Protection says it reviewed over 30 thousand electronic devices last year, while also announcing changes its making to the search process.
January 08, 2018 -
Federal News Radio shares federal photos daily highlighting the work of government agencies and federal workers. From one administration to another, here are twelve photos shared in the 2017 gallery that represent celebrations of people and progress through times of trial and triumph.
December 29, 2017 -
Policy experts say CBP needs to implement major border patrol discipline and performance improvements before increasing its workforce.
December 18, 2017 -
How is the US Border Patrol securing America’s borders? What are some of the key challenges in this area? How is the Border Patrol using technology to meet its mission? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Carla Provost, Acting Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection next week on The Business of Government Hour.
December 18, 2017 -
DHS' headquarters consolidation project is bleeding money, behind schedule and doing anything but bringing components together.
December 11, 2017 -
TSA is testing biometric devices like fingerprint scanners and facial recognition, as well as 3D imaging and automation to improve security, reduce wait at airport checkpoints.
November 17, 2017 -
Rather than having each agency consider what it needs in a vacuum, DHS is thinking about introducing new technologies and integrating systems to streamline workflows across multiple agencies.
October 27, 2017 -
The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will consider more than a dozen bills impacting the federal workforce this week. Here are a few worth watching.
October 03, 2017 -
Customs and Border Protection is testing a program to let anglers use a mobile app to communicate with the agency, saving everyone time and travel.
September 18, 2017