TSA – The Turn-Around Agency of the Year
The changes at TSA over the last year have dramatically improved the agency's operations and culture. So what’s really going on at TSA that the incoming Trump administration team ought to notice (and not muck up)? This is the...
DetailsThe Business of Homeland Security – Who Should Be S2?
In the day-to-day operation of the Department of Homeland Security, no position is more important than the Deputy Secretary. Here are some public servants the incoming Trump Administration should consider.
DetailsCongress Heal Thyself: NOW is The Perfect Time
With the new administration, it's time to fix congressional oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.
DetailsLawsuits, TSA, Highway Deaths and Math Homework
The Competitive Enterprise Institute has filed a lawsuit in federal court because TSA didn’t do its math homework.
DetailsLA Times Snarky Op-Ed on TSA Screening Gets a Snarky Response
A sarcastic op-ed in the LA Times by Jim Tierney critiqued TSA airport screening but failed to offer new solutions--or even an understanding of the issues.
DetailsTSA Blame Game Runs Wild But Effective Solutions Are Scarce
The announcement that TSA replaced former Assistant Administrator for Security Operations Kelly Hoggan got a lot of national attention. It might lead one to conclude that the recent “blame and shame” efforts of some members of Congress threatening TSA...
DetailsSecurity Mom Explains Security in a Way We Can All Understand
Juliette Kayyem’s new book, Security Mom, may be the most honest book I’ve read on how homeland security affects families and the communities in which we live. More importantly, it helps us understand, and explain to our family members,...
DetailsTouring San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of Entry
Folks at Customs and Border Protection (CBP) put together a tour of the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry for a small number of bloggers and think tank representatives to take a look behind the scenes at...
DetailsThe Business of Homeland Security – Sec. Johnson’s ‘State of Homeland Security’ Talk
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson’s final “State of Homeland Security” talk included the usual reference to his "Unity of Effort" initiative. While his intentions are good, within DHS, the effort is viewed as nothing more than a “Unity of Rhetoric”...
DetailsCalling San Bernardino Shooting Terrorism is a Big Deal
During the President's address to the nation on December 6, he said what has not been said since the attacks on 9/11. A terrorist attack occurred on American soil. This simple statement is a big deal. Here's why.
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