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Noem to Be DHS Sec

Trump appoints Kristi Noem as DHS head, emphasizing a hardline immigration policy focus.

Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary

Trump nominated Kristi Noem to lead the DHS, focusing on his immigration agenda.
Noem's strong stance on border security aligns with Trump's priorities.

Watch: Kristi Noem testifies at homeland security secretary confirmation hearing

Kristi Noem has been appointed to oversee critical immigration and border agencies, influencing mass deportation and access policies.

Kristi Noem, Trump's homeland security pick, faces scrutiny on immigration plans

Kristi Noem aims to lead the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on immigration and border actions as part of Trump's agenda.

Trump reportedly picks Kristi Noem to run homeland security department

Kristi Noem is appointed as Secretary of Homeland Security, emphasizing her political rise and controversies amid her tenure as South Dakota's governor.

Trump's DHS pick says CISA is 'far off-mission' and should be smaller

CISA may undergo a significant shift under Trump, focusing more on cybersecurity and less on misinformation and disinformation.

Noem to Be DHS Sec

Trump appoints Kristi Noem as DHS head, emphasizing a hardline immigration policy focus.

Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for homeland security secretary

Trump nominated Kristi Noem to lead the DHS, focusing on his immigration agenda.
Noem's strong stance on border security aligns with Trump's priorities.

Watch: Kristi Noem testifies at homeland security secretary confirmation hearing

Kristi Noem has been appointed to oversee critical immigration and border agencies, influencing mass deportation and access policies.

Kristi Noem, Trump's homeland security pick, faces scrutiny on immigration plans

Kristi Noem aims to lead the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on immigration and border actions as part of Trump's agenda.

Trump reportedly picks Kristi Noem to run homeland security department

Kristi Noem is appointed as Secretary of Homeland Security, emphasizing her political rise and controversies amid her tenure as South Dakota's governor.

Trump's DHS pick says CISA is 'far off-mission' and should be smaller

CISA may undergo a significant shift under Trump, focusing more on cybersecurity and less on misinformation and disinformation.
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#kristi-noem

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

Kristi Noem has been appointed by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing border security and deportation efforts.

Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, banned in parts of her state

Gov. Kristi L. Noem's actions linking a meth dealer to Mexican cartels on tribal lands have sparked controversy and concern over her approach to tribal relations.

Leadership Has Consequences': Kristi Noem Jabs Democrats On Disaster Aid, But Promises Not To Politicize It

Governor Kristi Noem pledged to ensure unbiased disaster relief for all Americans as Secretary of Homeland Security, regardless of political affiliations.

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

Kristi Noem has been appointed by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing border security and deportation efforts.

Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, banned in parts of her state

Gov. Kristi L. Noem's actions linking a meth dealer to Mexican cartels on tribal lands have sparked controversy and concern over her approach to tribal relations.

Leadership Has Consequences': Kristi Noem Jabs Democrats On Disaster Aid, But Promises Not To Politicize It

Governor Kristi Noem pledged to ensure unbiased disaster relief for all Americans as Secretary of Homeland Security, regardless of political affiliations.
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#artificial-intelligence

The U.S. defense and homeland security departments have paid $700 million for AI projects since ChatGPT's launch

The U.S. defense sector is significantly increasing investment in AI, reflecting a broader trend in technological advancement and societal transformation.

DHS highlights AI as a threat and asset to critical infrastructure in new priority guidance

DHS is focused on monitoring AI under its 2024-2025 Strategic Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Security, emphasizing both risks and benefits of AI implementation.

DHS launches internal GenAI chatbot to leverage non-public data

The DHS has introduced DHSChat, an AI-powered chatbot, to empower its employees with secure access to generative AI capabilities.

Homeland Security is testing AI to help with immigration, trafficking investigations, and disaster relief

DHS is launching $5 million AI pilot programs with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta to aid in various tasks like investigating child sex abuse materials and training officers.
The AI pilots will involve using generative AI for hazard mitigation planning, language models for data search, and chatbots for training officers.

Brooklyn's Maya Wiley appointed to President Biden's groundbreaking AI board

Maya Wiley appointed to DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board.

The U.S. defense and homeland security departments have paid $700 million for AI projects since ChatGPT's launch

The U.S. defense sector is significantly increasing investment in AI, reflecting a broader trend in technological advancement and societal transformation.

DHS highlights AI as a threat and asset to critical infrastructure in new priority guidance

DHS is focused on monitoring AI under its 2024-2025 Strategic Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Security, emphasizing both risks and benefits of AI implementation.

DHS launches internal GenAI chatbot to leverage non-public data

The DHS has introduced DHSChat, an AI-powered chatbot, to empower its employees with secure access to generative AI capabilities.

Homeland Security is testing AI to help with immigration, trafficking investigations, and disaster relief

DHS is launching $5 million AI pilot programs with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta to aid in various tasks like investigating child sex abuse materials and training officers.
The AI pilots will involve using generative AI for hazard mitigation planning, language models for data search, and chatbots for training officers.

Brooklyn's Maya Wiley appointed to President Biden's groundbreaking AI board

Maya Wiley appointed to DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board.
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#national-security

Thwarting cyberattacks from China is DHS's top infrastructure security priority

The Department of Homeland Security has identified combatting cyber and other threats posed by China, managing emerging technologies risks, and mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities as top priorities through 2025.

DHS sets its research sights on 8 emerging technologies

Investment focus in DHS on AI, advanced sensing, and biotechnologies to boost national security over the next fiscal years.

Homeland Security, FBI deploying detection tech to probe mysterious drone sighting over NJ, NY

Federal authorities are investigating drone sightings over the eastern seaboard to assess potential threats, though evidence suggests they may not pose a serious danger.

Thwarting cyberattacks from China is DHS's top infrastructure security priority

The Department of Homeland Security has identified combatting cyber and other threats posed by China, managing emerging technologies risks, and mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities as top priorities through 2025.

DHS sets its research sights on 8 emerging technologies

Investment focus in DHS on AI, advanced sensing, and biotechnologies to boost national security over the next fiscal years.

Homeland Security, FBI deploying detection tech to probe mysterious drone sighting over NJ, NY

Federal authorities are investigating drone sightings over the eastern seaboard to assess potential threats, though evidence suggests they may not pose a serious danger.
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DHS Warns Law Enforcement Election Deniers May Attempt to Bomb Drop Boxes

Heightened threat of extremist violence linked to the 2024 presidential election warns of attacks on voting infrastructure and calls for violent actions.
#cybersecurity

DHS inventory of AI systems for cybersecurity is 'not accurate', oversight report says

The Department of Homeland Security made errors in its inventory of AI use cases, including categorizing a tool as AI that did not meet the characteristics of AI.
The DHS has not ensured that the data used to develop the AI use case is reliable, which goes against accountability practices in their AI framework.

AT&T Awarded 10-Year Deal with Department of Homeland Security

AT&T's contract extension with DHS secures emergency telecommunications services and aims to enhance national security through next-gen technology.

Proposed contractor cyber reporting rule sets a 'significantly problematic' bar, industry groups say

Cybersecurity and technology trade groups are pushing back against a proposed measure that would increase requirements for federal contractors when reporting cybersecurity incidents.
The proposed rule would require contractors to develop a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for all software used in contracting tasks and notify the Department of Homeland Security of a security incident within eight hours.

Krebs, Luber added to Cyber Safety Review Board

Chris Krebs and David Luber are among four new additions to the Cyber Safety Review Board, contributing their cybersecurity expertise.

Read Satya Nadella's Microsoft memo on putting security first

Prioritize security above all else for the company's success, with a focus on the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) principles.

DHS inventory of AI systems for cybersecurity is 'not accurate', oversight report says

The Department of Homeland Security made errors in its inventory of AI use cases, including categorizing a tool as AI that did not meet the characteristics of AI.
The DHS has not ensured that the data used to develop the AI use case is reliable, which goes against accountability practices in their AI framework.

AT&T Awarded 10-Year Deal with Department of Homeland Security

AT&T's contract extension with DHS secures emergency telecommunications services and aims to enhance national security through next-gen technology.

Proposed contractor cyber reporting rule sets a 'significantly problematic' bar, industry groups say

Cybersecurity and technology trade groups are pushing back against a proposed measure that would increase requirements for federal contractors when reporting cybersecurity incidents.
The proposed rule would require contractors to develop a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for all software used in contracting tasks and notify the Department of Homeland Security of a security incident within eight hours.

Krebs, Luber added to Cyber Safety Review Board

Chris Krebs and David Luber are among four new additions to the Cyber Safety Review Board, contributing their cybersecurity expertise.

Read Satya Nadella's Microsoft memo on putting security first

Prioritize security above all else for the company's success, with a focus on the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) principles.
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LGBTQ+ Pride Month events could be targets of foreign terrorists, security officials warn

Federal law enforcement warns about possible terrorist attacks at Pride events in June.
#ai-applications

DHS hires initial cohort of 10 to join its AI Corps

DHS has recruited the first 10 AI experts for its AI Corps to enhance technology applications in various mission areas.

How DHS is hustling to leverage-and contain-generative AI

The Department of Homeland Security utilizes AI to analyze threat data for various purposes, from preventing attacks to generating images for investigations.

DHS hires initial cohort of 10 to join its AI Corps

DHS has recruited the first 10 AI experts for its AI Corps to enhance technology applications in various mission areas.

How DHS is hustling to leverage-and contain-generative AI

The Department of Homeland Security utilizes AI to analyze threat data for various purposes, from preventing attacks to generating images for investigations.
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Inside the raids at Diddy's homes: Emptied safes, dismantled electronics, many questions

The Department of Homeland Security served a search warrant at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in LA and Miami, investigating alleged sex trafficking.
Investigators were looking for evidence related to sex trafficking, including digital images on devices connected to the target.

US Congressional leaders reach spending bill agreement to avert government shutdown

Congress is preparing to approve the last package of spending legislation to avoid a government shutdown.
Details of the funding deal, including for the Department of Homeland Security, have not been disclosed.

The Department of Homeland Security Is Embracing A.I.

Department of Homeland Security embraces generative A.I. for various crime combat programs.
Rise of generative A.I. technology is prompting agencies to adapt quickly to potential benefits and risks.

Judge to Review Prince Harry's Visa Papers in Dispute Over Release

Federal judge orders DHS to submit Prince Harry visa documents for review under FOIA
The Heritage Foundation sues DHS to investigate whether Prince Harry was improperly allowed to reside in the US due to drug use disclosures.

How Far Can TPS Help Immigrants?

Temporary Protected Status extended for Yemeni citizens in the U.S., offering relief but highlighting the need for a permanent immigration solution.

Students who enrolled in fake school ICE used in sting can sue, judges rule

The University of Farmington, supposedly a legitimate school, was actually a creation by the Department of Homeland Security as part of a sting operation targeting foreign nationals.

DHS cyber hiring program got off on the wrong foot, CIO says, but progress is showing

The Cybersecurity Talent Management System at DHS has delivered significant results but faced challenges with slow initial hiring rates and delays.

Biden ignores SIX official requests about thwarted migrant terror attack

Republican lawmakers demanding DHS information on attempted attack at Marine Corps Base Quantico, facing resistance from Secretary Mayorkas.
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