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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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DHS issues warning on signal jammers

5 days ago | homelandprepnews.com | Melina Druga

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a warning on an increase in Chinese-manufactured signal jammers to the United States. Signal jammers can be used to disrupt radio frequency channels and can pose a threat to civilian aviation, critical infrastructure, emergency response, and law enforcement. Since 2021, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has had an approximately 830 percent spike in seizures.
CBP apprehended 8,725 aliens crossing southwest border in May

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Melina Druga

In May, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered 8,725 illegal aliens crossing the southwest border between ports of entry, according to the agency’s Stats and Summaries webpage. In 2024, the figure was 117,905. “Under the leadership of this administration, CBP has received historic support resulting in another 93 percent decrease in illegal crossings along the southwest border this month when compared with last year,” Pete Flores, CBP acting commissioner, said.
Legislation introduced to reform defense acquisition

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced legislation that would restructure and modernize the acquisition systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. The bill, H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) Act, would reform the Defense Acquisition System by cutting red tape and delivering capabilities quickly and effectively, the lawmakers said.
DHS officials meet with Canada, Finland reps to strengthen Icebreaker Collaboration pact

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently met with representatives of Canada and Finland to strengthen the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE) Pact, officials said.
Legislation to develop an AI security playbook introduced in the House

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Liz Carey

U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), John Moolenaar, (RMI) Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) have introduced legislation that would require the National Security Agency to create a plan to protect AI against foreign adversaries. LaHood, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Select Committee on China, said the legislation would create a playbook to protect American advanced technology from espionage and theft.
Legislation would create a criminal offense for importing agricultural biological agents

1 week ago | homelandprepnews.com | Melina Druga

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would create a criminal offense for importing high-risk agricultural biological agents. The Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act would establish a new federal crime for knowingly or recklessly importing high-risk agricultural pathogens without prior U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) authorization. This would enable law enforcement to intervene earlier in the process.
House committee releases Terror Threat Snapshot assessment

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Melina Druga

The House Committee on Homeland Security recently released an updated Terror Threat Snapshot assessment. The assessment includes more than 30 developments in the domestic and global threat and highlights the persistent threat from terrorism associated with foreign jihadist networks and anti-Israel or anti-Semitic ideologies. Many foreign terrorist organizations have called for their supporters to target Jewish communities in the United States and Europe.
Legislation would bolster northern border security

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Melina Druga

Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would boost security along the northern border. The Northern Border Staffing and Security Enhancement Act would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit to Congress a northern border threat analysis every five years. DHS released a congressionally mandated threat analysis in 2017 and last updated its northern border strategy in 2018.
New York law enforcement participate in seventh annual Tactical Week

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Melina Druga

Six law enforcement teams from across New York participated in the seventh annual Tactical Week exercise held June 2 to June 5 at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany. Teams competed against each other as they responded to a series of complex and evolving incidents, and were judged on their time and performance.
Organizations urge the modernization of 9-1-1 systems

2 weeks ago | homelandprepnews.com | Melina Druga

A coalition representing state and local government leaders, industry professionals, and tens of thousands of 9-1-1 first responders recently sent a letter to members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, urging federal investment in Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) technology. “Current 9-1-1 systems rely on technologies that are decades old,” the letter said.