Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers, DHS Look to Improve Border Patrol Compensation
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Analysis: Trump’s Border Obsession Is Courting Disaster
The president’s single-minded focus on immigration is shortchanging Homeland Security’s other crucial functions, from election security to emergency response.
Management
One Chart Shows the Unprecedented Turmoil at Homeland Security
Nearly a dozen top-level vacancies have left the Homeland Security Department in flux.
Management
Analysis: Kirstjen Nielsen Shows Why It’s Impossible to Restrain Trump
If anyone was going to moderate the president’s worst impulses, it was an expert and a bureaucrat like the former DHS secretary. Instead, all she did was sacrifice her own reputation.
Management
Trump's New DHS Pick Faces Legal Uncertainty
2016 law appears to block the president from naming current Customs and Border commissioner to replace Kirstjen Nielsen.
Defense
Pentagon Begins Moving Border Wall Money Despite House Objection
Acting deputy Norquist cites authorities while defending spending request and audit.
Defense
No Military Threat on Southern U.S. Border, Says NORTHCOM Commander
But the head of Northern Command says barriers have “some ramifications” for national security.
Management
Analysis: The Emergency Declaration Should Not Be Resolved in Court
The constitutional conflict between Congress and President Trump over his emergency declaration has potential to undermine centuries of checks and balances between the two branches of government.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Court Fights Over the National Emergency
A group of states are suing the Trump administration, including Hawaii.
Management
Trump's Declaration of Emergency Authority to Redirect Spending Will Bring Complex Challenges
His $8 billion shuffle to build a border wall is unprecedented, maybe illegal in some parts.
Management
Trump Declares National Emergency, Calling Government Border Drug Stats ‘Lies’
In a dark, rambling speech, the president repeated long-debunked arguments — and provided ammunition for likely court challenges.
Management
Trump’s Emergency Declaration Is a Test for Senate Republicans
For weeks, GOP lawmakers have warned the president against pursuing extraordinary measures. What now?
Management
Trump Says He’s ‘Extremely Unhappy’ With Spending Agreement, Still Predicts No Shutdown
Congressional leadership appears on board with the deal, though Trump would not commit to signing it.
Management
Border Patrol Needs Extra Toilets To Handle All The Families It’s Detaining
The largest immigration processing center in the U.S. will be renting at least 34 portable toilets to be used by as many as 1,500 detainees.
Management
The Border Wall's Return on Investment Is Dubious
Low-skill workers earn one cent in extra income for every 19 cents the government spends on walling off Mexico.
Management
CBP Has an 'Urgent' Need for Riot Gear, According to Contracting Documents
Trump has likened the caravan to an "invasion"— and Customs and Border Protection seems to want its agents ready for one.
Management
The Border Patrol’s Last Hiring Surge Invited a Rise In Corruption. Now It’s Hiring Again
It's just one reason why rushing to add 5,500 new agents will increase corruption within the ranks.
Management
Over 170 Environmental Groups Say Trump’s Border Wall Will Destroy Fragile Ecosystems
Building the wall would destroy existing flora and fauna and disrupt wildlife, say more than 170 environmental groups
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