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Chairman Green Delivers Opening Remarks at Field Hearing on Mayorkas’ Border Crisis: “This Human Tragedy is the Result of Decisions and the Incompetence of This Secretary”

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) delivered the following opening remarks for a Full Committee field hearing in McAllen, Texas, outlining how the crisis at the Southwest border is a direct result of Secretary Mayorkas’ failure to enforce the laws of our country.


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Channeling NEXTGEN TV so Responders Can Answer the Call

Imagine the unthinkable: a natural disaster strikes, vehicles collide on a snowy highway, a 5-alarm fire blazes through the night.


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DHS And Republic of Korea Sign Joint Statement to Advance Mutual Digitalization Goals

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communication Technology (MSIT).


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It’s Time to Talk about Food and Agriculture Security

When large scale threats affect food and agriculture supplies, they become matters of national security. Many different threats to our food and agriculture sector exist, and any disruption to the supply chain can cause shortages at your local grocery store and limit the availability of food. Diseases affecting U.S. livestock can affect meat supply and the ability to export food products, a major source of income for farmers. Outbreaks of wheat rust, a devastating plant fungal disease, have ruined global harvests of crops, which millions depend on for sustenance and income


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DHS and Republic of Korea Sign Agreement for Homeland Security Research and Development

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of National Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on enhancing domestic security capabilities through the exchange of information and applications of emerging technologies.


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And the Rest is History

The title of this blog comes directly from this week’s Tech Speak, a mini episode of our Technologically Speaking podcast.


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FLETC Observes Black History Month 2023

Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History,” created the celebration of Black accomplishment in 1926. Black history in the U.S. predates 1619 when enslaved Africans were brought to Virginia


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Bronx Daycare Provider Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Child And Production, Receipt, And Distribution Of Child Pornography

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Patrick J. Freaney, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the United States Secret Service (“USSS”), Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and Keechant L. Sewell, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced today that SILFREDO CASTILLO MARTINEZ was charged with sexual exploitation of a child and production of child pornography as well as receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography.


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Secret Service Falls in Charity Hockey Game to Rival FBI in Thriller, 2-1

A capacity crowd was on hand at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex to witness the 2023 Charity Hockey Game between the United States Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fans were treated to 45 minutes of non-stop action, and three total goals.


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TSA officers prevent two travelers from bringing loaded guns onto flights on the same day at Philadelphia International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport prevented two Pennsylvania travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto a flight on Wednesday, March 22.


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TSA alarmed about the increase in the number of guns carried to BWI Airport checkpoints

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police are concerned about the increase in the frequency that they are seeing travelers carry handguns to security checkpoints at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).


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Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center set for April 17 to 21 inside West Virginia International Yeager Airport

Residents of the state capital and the surrounding Charleston region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) from April 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center inside airport terminal near the baggage claim area.


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Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes Over 1,300 DHS Employees with Annual Secretary’s Awards

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the 1,341 winners of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary’s Awards, which honor employees from 43 different states, countries, territories, and districts.


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Bangor TSA officers intercept loaded firearm during security screening

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a 57-year-old passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Monday at Bangor International Airport (BGR).


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TSA highlights IND’s gold-standard security model with two-week training for international delegation

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are hosting high-level aviation officials from the Philippines for two weeks of training in Indianapolis, part of an international partnership aimed at improving security at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).


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TSA recruiting officers to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire women and men to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons and is participating in two upcoming hiring events.


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TSA officers prevent local woman from bringing a gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a local woman from bringing her loaded 9mm handgun onto her flight on Friday, March 17.


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TSA officers prevent two individuals from carrying guns through checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) prevented two Pennsylvania residents from bringing their handguns through the security checkpoint on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18.


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TSA to begin installation of computed tomography screening technology at JQF

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the installation of two new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners is on track to begin Monday at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (JQF) security checkpoint.


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TSA offers spring break preview and travel tips for passengers departing Portland International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates steady passenger volumes through its security checkpoints at Portland International Airport (PDX) during an extended spring break travel season