In Second Year of Trump Administration, the Perplexing State of Homeland Security
There is a long list of things in the homeland security arena that remain undone as the Trump Administration begins its second full year.
DetailsAfter Hurricanes, Building Business Resilience Through Preparedness
Recovery efforts continue after hurricanes battered parts of the United States, and some businesses are struggling to return to normal operations. The value of preparedness affects day-to-day business operations, and we need to advocate the notion of being prepared.
DetailsHow will Data and Analytics Change the President’s Daily Briefing?
While the President's Daily Briefing is comprehensive, there remain factors and circumstances a president and their national security team will not have full insight into. That might be about to change.
DetailsDoing the Tough Job – Elaine Duke Gets It Done
The "Acting" Homeland Security Secretary has already proven her merit and capacity to permanently lead DHS.
DetailsFive Questions for FEMA in Harvey, Irma Disaster Recovery
Texas and Louisiana are receiving $15 billion to help with recovery after Hurricane Harvey, and the aftermath of Hurricane Irma may require further federal money. Whenever amounts of money of this size are allocated or disbursed, accountability is fundamental....
DetailsConsiderations for Congress in Harvey Disaster Assistance
Congress has less than a month to tackle a long list of priorities before the end of the fiscal year. Not least among these to-dos is coming up with a Disaster Assistance bill to look after the millions of...
DetailsReducing the Economic Impact from Hurricane Harvey
Harvey could be the most costly natural catastrophe in U.S. history. But by focusing on resilience and restoring business operations, it might not need to be.
DetailsContemplating the Future of a DHS Campus at St. Elizabeth’s
TSA and USCIS are moving to new headquarters buildings but not to the long-planned St. Elizabeth's campus. Congress needs to start asking questions about whether these moves make budgetary sense and what will happen to the DHS HQ consolidation...
DetailsIn Devastation from Hurricane Harvey, USCG Does It Again
There are many people and groups that have done amazing things to help the victims of Harvey. Perhaps most impressive among them: the US Coast Guard.
DetailsThe Hurricane Harvey Response – The Difference is Leadership
The devastation wrought on Texas by Hurricane Harvey is drawing comparisons to the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina 12 years ago. While the both storms were severe, the comparison is not apt - and the difference between them is...
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