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Illicit Fentanyl

Illicit Fentanyl

Fentanyl remains the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., with DHS at the forefront of efforts to intercept the deadly drug at borders and within the country. From 2021…

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Executive Order 14340: Measures To End Cashless Bail and Enforce the Law in the District of Columbia

Executive Order 14340: Measures To End Cashless...

In response to rising crime in Washington, D.C., the President has issued an Executive Order aimed at ending cashless bail policies. The order directs federal law enforcement and the Attorney…

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Lessons From France’s Nuclear Program

Lessons From France’s Nuclear Program

France is pressing forward with a bold new nuclear strategy, aiming to build six next-generation reactors after decades of delays and cost overrun. The EPR2 program focuses on simplified designs,…

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Ensuring Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Crisis Communication

Ensuring Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate...

Effective crisis communication requires more than just clear messaging—it must also be culturally and linguistically appropriate. The National CLAS Standards emphasize tailoring information to community needs, from recognizing local languages…

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Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Compromise of Networks Worldwide to Feed Global Espionage System

Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Actors...

A joint cybersecurity advisory reveals how Chinese state-sponsored actors have been compromising networks worldwide, including telecom, transportation, and military infrastructure. These advanced persistent threat (APT) groups exploit known vulnerabilities, modify…

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Establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401

Establishment of Joint Interagency Task Force 401

The Department of Defense has established Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) to centralize and accelerate efforts to counter small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS). This new task force replaces…

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Border Security

Border Security

A new GAO report highlights challenges DHS faces in managing border facilities for individuals held in short-term custody. Between 2019 and 2024, CBP spent over $4 billion operating temporary soft-sided…

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Digital Twin Lab

Digital Twin Lab

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a Digital Twin Lab to accelerate innovation in U.S. manufacturing. This lab serves as a testbed for developing standards, prototyping…

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Executive Order 14341: Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag

Executive Order 14341: Prosecuting Burning of the...

The President has issued an Executive Order focused on prosecuting acts of desecration against the American flag. The order emphasizes that flag burning is a uniquely provocative act that can…

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Empowering Distributed Control

Empowering Distributed Control

The Air Force’s Mission Command philosophy empowers Airmen to make faster decisions in complex, high-tempo environments. By leveraging AI, especially tools like Legion, distributed teams can reduce cognitive overload, integrate…

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Export-Import Bank

Export-Import Bank

The GAO reviewed the Export-Import Bank’s (EXIM) monitoring of exports with both civilian and military applications, known as dual-use items. As of August 2025, EXIM was not monitoring any such…

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Methodology for Characterizing Network Behavior of Internet of Things Devices

Methodology for Characterizing Network Behavior of...

NIST outlines a methodology for understanding and documenting the network behavior of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. By capturing traffic across different life-cycle stages—setup, normal operation, and decommissioning—organizations can generate…

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Disaster Assistance High-Risk Series

Disaster Assistance High-Risk Series

The GAO highlights growing concerns over federal workforce readiness in the face of increasingly frequent and severe disasters. Hurricanes Helene and Milton, along with the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, required…

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Tornadoes

Tornadoes

Tornadoes remain one of the deadliest and most costly natural disasters in the U.S., with over 2,100 recorded in 2024 alone—the highest on record. FEMA has invested billions in assistance…

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Think Cultural Health

Think Cultural Health

Communication styles vary widely across cultures, shaping how people use tone, eye contact, pauses, facial expressions, and even self-disclosure. What feels natural in one culture—like direct eye contact or open…

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