Workforce
DHS Is Deploying More Employees to the Border, and Some Are Growing Tired of It
Some deployments have become mandatory as the administration prepares for an expected uptick in work at the border.
Management
Republicans Applaud a Top DHS Official's Dismissal, But Say the Administration Shouldn't Stop There
The head of Customs and Border Protection resigned at the administration's request.
Management
Republicans Call for the Resignation of a Key DHS Official They Claim Is 'Unengaged'
The component chief is facing allegations of failing to engage with his agency and falling asleep during meetings.
Management
Federal Agencies Detail Their Priorities in Battling the Fentanyl Epidemic
Fentanyl seizures at the border have increased tenfold over the last three years.
Tech
New ‘More Flexible’ TSA Screening Systems Debut in Las Vegas
A collaboration between the TSA and Homeland’s Science & Technology Directorate yields compact baggage screening.
Management
Federal Agencies Are Ignoring Most Building Safety Concerns Flagged by DHS
Lawmakers raise concerns about the non-compliance in light of the recent uptick in threats against feds.
Workforce
Lawmakers Want to Know if the Biden Administration Needs More Money to Protect Feds
Amid rising threats, Democrats ask if DHS is doing enough to ensure federal employees are safe.
Management
Biden Administration at Odds With the IG Over the Scrutiny Afghans Received Before Entering the U.S.
DHS cannot be sure it properly screened the evacuees, the IG said, raising the possibility it admitted "criminals, suspected terrorists or other nefarious actors."
Workforce
'Stay Vigilant:' Agencies Issue Warnings, Take New Steps to Combat Wave of Threats Against Feds
The Biden administration is looking to protect feds as anti-government rhetoric heats up.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: The DHS Inspector General's Office Is Under Scrutiny
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the scandals surrounding Joseph Cuffari.
Defense
4 in 5 Afghans Who Worked for the US Have Faced Taliban Threats, Poll Finds
Lawmakers and advocates are working on legislation to make the special immigrant visa program permanent.
Workforce
A New Office Seeks to Improve the Health and Wellness of DHS Employees and Detainees
The announcement follows several scandals involving the Homeland Security Department's ability to provide care.
Workforce
Report: Half of the Responders in Uvalde Were Feds but That Didn't Speed Up the Slow Response
A comprehensive examination of the incident finds law enforcement prioritized their own safety over the 21 shooting victims.
Management
ICE Continues Its Streak Without a Confirmed Leader as Biden's Nominee Withdraws
The Homeland Security Department agency last had a confirmed director in 2013.
Management
Joe Biden Has a New Vision for the National Flood Insurance Program
The administration's flood insurance reforms could improve transparency — and make some Americans more vulnerable.
Management
DHS is Making ‘Significant Reforms’ to the Employee Discipline Process
This comes after an outside oversight group alleged wrongdoing in the inspector general office, which the IG contests.
Workforce
Supreme Court Makes Federal Officials 'Absolutely Immunized' From Personal Lawsuits
New ruling restricts when individuals can sue federal personnel for misconduct.
Management
A New Law Ensures Kids’ Needs Are Prioritized In Natural Disasters and Other Catastrophic Events
“Children suffer the most when these tragedies occur in communities,” one lead lawmaker says.
Management
The Federal Government Is Ramping Up Anti-Retail Theft Efforts
“It’s a crime that’s occurring out in our streets that is becoming large enough where the federal government is announcing its involvement,” said a top DHS official.
Workforce