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
Why Federal Agents Were the First on the Scene to Kill the School Shooter in Texas
Current and former officials explain why it is common for DHS personnel to respond in some local emergencies.
Oversight
GovExec Daily: Why is Disinformation Such an Intractable Problem?
Nextgov's Frank Konkel joins the podcast to discuss the pause of the the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board.
Management
The House Backs a Bid to Launch New Federal Offices Focused on Domestic Terrorism and Rooting Out Extremism in Government
The measure's future beyond the House is unclear as Republicans decry bureaucracy and federal overreach.
Oversight
DHS IG Says He Did Not Mishandle the Agency’s Reports on Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence
The Project On Government Oversight – the outside oversight group that brought these claims – pushed back on Joseph Cuffari’s letter to lawmakers.
Management
Scam Artists Have Misused the DHS Seal. One Lawmaker Wants to Change That
“It is clear the department needs express authority to protect its seal so it can pursue action against those who unlawfully misappropriate it,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson.
Workforce
TSA Prepares for Busy Season Surge, but Officials Still Warn of Potential 'Train Wreck'
The agency will offer new hires up to $5,000 in bonuses and mandate overtime.
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