Department of Homeland Security

Sanford's Affair Might Have Jeopardized Top-Secret Clearance

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - July 11, 2009

The governor was required to disclose relationships with foreign nationals. more >>

Holocaust Museum Shooting, Other Recent Attacks Prove Domestic Extremism a Threat

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - June 10, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security warned of the dangers of domestic right-wing extremism. more >>

Homeland Security's Napolitano Working to be First Obama Cabinet Member Axed

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - May 14, 2009

Homeland Security scrambles away from "rightwing" report—and possibly her job. more >>

An International Frenzy to Control Swine Flu

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

The United States has had a measured response to spread of the H1N1 virus. more >>

DHS Report on Leftists Not Like Napolitano Report on Right-Wing Extremism

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 16, 2009

Yes, the Bush administration released a report on left-wing extremism, but it was nothing like this. more >>

Napolitano-DHS Terror Report Is No Way to Treat Veterans

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - April 16, 2009

For service to their country, they earn ... suspicion? more >>

Is Right-Wing Extremism Rising Because of the Economy?

Opinion - April 16, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security thinks so. more >>

The New McCarthyism: DHS Reports on Right-Wing Extremism

By Peter Roff - Peter Roff - April 15, 2009

So much for Janet Napolitano's attempts to eschew the use of the word "terrorism." more >>

DHS Report on Right-Wing Extremists Is No Attack on Tea Party Conservatives

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 15, 2009

Right-wing extremists really are a threat. Mainstream right-wingers really are silly. more >>

From Arizona Governor to Homeland Security Chief

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - January 12, 2009

Gov. Janet Napolitano prepares to join Obama's team. more >>

Department of Homeland Security to Be Housed in a Mad House

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - January 9, 2009

Are they trying to tell us something? more >>

New Intelligence Report Looks at Terrorism Threats Over the Next Five Years

Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Topping the list of dangers: chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks. more >>

Overrated Career: Police Officer

By Marty Nemko - Money & Business - December 11, 2008

Police work is stressful and dangerous, especially in high-crime areas. more >>

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff Praises the Press

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - December 10, 2008

He's making his round of exit interviews with an unusual twist. more >>

DHS Chief Says Illegal Immigration Has Dropped Amid Heightened Border Security

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - December 3, 2008

The Homeland Security Department has doubled the number of border patrol agents since 2000. more >>

Homeland Security Committee Questions Deal With Chinese Company

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - November 27, 2008

If you thought the 2006 Dubai Ports World issue was a problem, the this could be a real headache. more >>

Homeland Security Experts to Obama: Make Fewer Natural-Disaster Declarations

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - November 21, 2008

President Bush has declared a near-record number of disasters so far this year. more >>

Reports: Janet Napolitano Is Obama’s Choice for Homeland Security

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 20, 2008

The Arizona governor has a long record in law enforcement. more >>

We Must Stop the Government From Seizing Laptops at the Border

By Russell Feingold - Opinion - October 22, 2008

You wouldn't think it would happen in this country, would you? more >>

Legislators Move to Cut Down Border Seizures of Travelers' Laptops

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 30, 2008

When does the government get your belongings without good reason? When you're re-entering the country. more >>

Bill Would Limit Customs's Power to Seize and Search Laptops

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - September 30, 2008

Democrats offer measure to require border agents to establish a "reasonable suspicion" before search. more >>

Homeland Security Scales Back Plan to Screen Cars and Cargo With Radiation Detectors

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - September 4, 2008

The project fell victim to unrealistic cost estimates—and the laws of physics. more >>

Homeland Security Explores Ambitious Plan to Collect More Personal Data From Foreign Travelers

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 20, 2008

The department will try to gather biometric data on all departing foreigners without causing delays. more >>

Brownsville and DHS Agree on Border Fence

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - August 1, 2008

UT campus will enhance existing fence, while government will pay for cameras. more >>

Seizing Laptops and Cameras at the Border—Too Intrusive?

Opinion - June 25, 2008

The government has been seizing electronics from randomly selected travelers. Tell us what you think. more >>