UAS Remote ID Proposed Rulemaking Will Not be Completed by September
Some think the FAA proposed rulemaking on unmanned aircraft systems will be ready for the public by July. That is highly unlikely. Here's why.
DetailsA Case for Risk Takers in the U.S. Immigration System
The migrants being turned away at the border are just the type of people we want to welcome to the United States, if the laws change.
DetailsConsider the Economic Consequences from Shutting Down the Border
Closing the southern border would lead to enormous costs in supply chain delays and reduced trade. Proceed with extreme caution.
DetailsNew Study Explores Energy Security in Nevada
A recently released whitepaper, prepared by the National Security Forum (NSF) of Northern Nevada, explores the national security implications of advanced energy generation and distribution.
DetailsConsidering the Wrong Metrics for Border Wall Funding
Using total drug seizures as a guide for expanding U.S. border security infrastructure is not as logical as it seems.
DetailsNew Data on TSA’s Seizure of Concealed Firearms, 2015-2018
Last week, TSA reported a record-setting 4,239 firearm seizures in 2018. With all of TSA's marketing, it is amazing this number of concealed weapons is still being found. Data tells a story, but is this the whole story?
DetailsCautious Optimism on the FAA Drone ANPRM
2018 was a banner year for global experimentation in countering rogue drones, and new FAA proposed rules look to address the threats and risks from future drone systems.
DetailsProposed Rule on Immigration Inadmissibility Uses Faulty Economic Analysis
DHS is proposing a costly new rule, “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds,” that relies on questionable economic analysis.
DetailsRevitalization, Reorganization or Realignment at S&T – Whatever It’s Called, It Needs Further Review
Dubbed the S&T “Revitalization,” changes announced by S&T Under Secretary nominee Bill Bryan are intended to “operationalize” S&T’s research and development mission. But the plan may need further review.
DetailsImproving Processing Times at US Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has a problem with processing times for applications. They're too long.
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