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Homeland Preparedness News is published by Macallan Communications and serves as your daily update on the latest policies affecting America’s homeland security, national defense, and public health safety. Our skilled journalists deliver the most important news in homeland security every day, along with exclusive articles and features. We provide valuable insights into how both government and private organizations are gearing up to tackle various threats to the United States. This includes strategies to prevent biological and chemical attacks, enhance cybersecurity, and minimize breaches at the country's borders.

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WHO member states make progress on pandemic agreement

6 days ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

Member states of the World Health Organization recently forged a draft agreement to help make the world safer from pandemics. The proposal, which will be considered at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May, aims to strengthen global collaboration on prevention, preparedness and response to future pandemic threats. Officials said the collaboration started in December 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Panamanian doctor charged in VA fraud scheme

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

The U.S. Department of Justice said a Panamanian doctor has pleaded guilty to a widespread fraud scheme involving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Officials said Dr. Rolando Chin, a surgeon in Panama, was one of several people involved in submitting false and inflated claims to the VA’s Foreign Medical Program (FMP), which provides medical care for U.S. veterans living abroad.
CBP, U.S. Coast Guard hold joint training at FLETC in Charleston

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Charleston recently hosted an interagency collaboration of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The training was aimed at optimizing the agencies’ ability to detect and disrupt illicit contraband smuggling in the commercial maritime environment.
Program to protect sensitive data from foreign adversaries implemented by DOJ

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on April 11 it has taken steps to move forward with a program to prevent China, Russia, Iran and other foreign adversaries from accessing and exploiting American citizens’ personal data.
NY Gov. Hochul warns federal cuts could impact infrastructure projects across New York

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

A number of projects across the state of New York will lose funding as a result of the Trump administration’s cuts to the Building Resilient Infrastructures and Communities program, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. As part of the cuts to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, more than $325.5. million in funding for projects that have not yet begun has been revoked, Hochul said, and another $56 million in projects where work has already begun is in jeopardy.
Bill to address transnational repression passes out of committee

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

A bill focusing on coercive tactics used by repressive foreign governments to silence political dissention has passed out of the House Homeland Security Committee, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) said.
Legislation introduced to combat Chinese-backed cyberattacks

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

U.S. Reps. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Mark Green, MD (R-TN) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) reintroduced legislation that would help combat Chinese-backed cyberattacks. The legislation, Strengthening Cyber resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, would require the federal government to assess and mitigate Chinese-backed cyber threats to U.S. infrastructure. The bill was originally introduced by U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) in the 118th Congress.
Senators voice concern over NSA firings

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Chris Coons (D-DE) are voicing their concerns over the recent firing of the director of the National Security Agency (NSA), and the reassignment of the agency’s deputy director.
Legislation introduced to reauthorize Project Safe Neighborhoods program

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

A group of Republican Senators introduced legislation that would reauthorize a national program allowing law enforcement to use evidence-based, data-driven approaches to reducing violent crime. U.S. Sens.
ICE, USCIS investigation leads to arrest of 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement partnered with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in an investigation that led to the apprehension of 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts. The agencies said that during a six-day enhanced operation in March, federal law enforcement partners and ICE targeted criminal alien offenders, including transnational criminal organizations known to operate throughout Massachusetts, including MS-13, Tren De Aragua, Trinitarios and 18th Street gangs.