Stories Tagged as
Homeland Security
Real ID fuels demand for passports
Feb 23, 2018
About half of U.S. states are issuing driver licenses that comply with the Real ID Act.
Homeland Security rethinking private detention centers
Aug 31, 2016
Homeland Security is evaluating the use of contractors for immigrant detention centers.
The pros and cons of privatizing airport security
by
Sam Harnett
Aug 11, 2016
For some facilities, it's about reducing long lines and passenger complaints.
Get ready for a summer of travel delays
May 24, 2016
Long security lines at airports anger passengers and airlines, and there's no relief in sight.
A hearing on 'misplaced' climate focus at DHS
Jul 8, 2015
'It's a life-and-death question' at the Pentagon, witness testifies.
Fixing the TSA will take time, expert says
by
Amy Scott
Jun 16, 2015
As lawmakers examine how it vets workers, critics call for a culture shift.
Cities and counties rely on Homeland Security dollars
by
Nova Safo
Feb 27, 2015
Local governments are watching the impasse over Homeland Security funding.
For public good, not for profit.
Congress considers federal social media strategy
by
Molly Wood
Jul 8, 2014
The challenges of developing a social media strategy for the US government.
Want to catch a criminal? There's an app for that.
by
Molly Wood
Sep 16, 2013
A new app built by the Homeland Security Investigations unit is designed to catch criminals through crowd sourcing.
Homeland Security freezes account linked to Bitcoin exchange
by
Molly Wood
May 17, 2013
In a blow to the fledgling digital currency, U.S. government officials have frozen an account tied to the world's largest Bitcoin exchange.