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FILE - In this May 18, 2020, file photo, Transportation Security Administration officers wear protective masks at a security screening area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac, Wash. The Biden administration says it is moving to increase the pay and union rights for security screeners at the nation’s airports. The Department of Homeland Security directed the acting head of the TSA to come up with a plan within 90 days to raise the pay of the screeners and expand their rights to collective bargaining. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) — Biden_Airport_Security_18207

Pay & Benefits

House advances bill to boost pay, benefits for TSA employees

The bill would bring 60,000 TSA employees, including transportation security officers, under the same personnel system as other federal employees under Title 5 of U.S. Code.

Federal Newscast

GAO: Agencies had trouble dealing with major cyber incidents in 2020

Cybersecurity

Lawmaker sets sights on 'CISA 2025' legislative proposal

Cybersecurity

CISA looks to ‘operationalize’ evolving National Critical Functions framework

Cybersecurity

CISA cyber incident reporting requirements trip on defense bill finish line

Workforce

House members continue rallying cry for better TSA officer pay

Cybersecurity

Defense bill set to deal civilian cyber agency a big power boost

Tanker trucks are parked near the entrance of Colonial Pipeline Company Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline has confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems. That's according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Colonial Pipeline’s CEO Joseph Blount told the Journal that he authorized the payment after the ransomware attack because the company didn’t know the extent of the damage. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Cybersecurity

Colonial Pipeline hack raises questions about CISA’s role in cyber reporting, testing for critical infrastructure

Agency Oversight

GAO flags longstanding quality and organizational concerns with DHS OIG

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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of those rare issues in Congress with bipartisan agreement

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Reporter's Notebook

Inglis, Easterly tapped for cyber leadership roles at White House, CISA

Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.)

Cybersecurity

Katko calls for $5B CISA budget to reflect its ‘quarterback’ status

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Cybersecurity

Newly discovered zero-day email vulnerabilities put agencies on high alert

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Cybersecurity

Lawmakers concerned CISA lacks 'centralized visibility' to hunt agency cyber threats

TSA officers wear protective masks at a security screening area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Monday, May 18, 2020, in SeaTac, Wash. Airlines say they are stepping up security on flights to Washington before next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Delta, United and Alaska airlines said Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 they will bar passengers flying to Washington from putting guns in checked bags. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Federal Newscast

Congressman wonders when DHS frontline employees will get vaccinated

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Reporter's Notebook

Growing chorus of oversight wants more action to mitigate supply chain risks

Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.)

Technology

House bill looks to carry on solarium commission recommendations

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Federal Newscast

State Dept. workforce is now more diverse, but its leadership is not

Christopher Krebs

Cybersecurity

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

DHS

Management

With bipartisan concern over DHS leadership changes, overseers urge Congress to focus on long game

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Federal Newscast

House bill would create panel of cyber experts to help DHS

Secret Service agents stands on the North Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 20, 2016, after the White House was placed on security alert after shooting on street outside. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Workforce

Secret Service facing an uphill battle to improve employee morale and lower attrition

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Congress

Experts help lawmakers develop 'game plan' for incoming TSA administrator