Jeh Johnson

In this Nov. 1, 2018, photo released by the U.S. Army, soldiers surveil the area during a combined joint patrol in Manbij, Syria. The United States’ main ally in Syria on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that Islamic State militants have been defeated and warned that the withdrawal of American troops would lead to a resurgence of the extremist group. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zoe Garbarino via AP)

Judge rules all-male military draft is unconstitutional

In today’s Federal Newscast, after the National Coalition for Men sued, a federal district judge ruled in its favor, saying forcing only men to register…

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Former DHS secretary looks back on Unity of Effort, transition of power

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Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly/ (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)Sean Spicer, John Kelly

Public officials with ‘no idea what it means to serve’ main culprit behind low DHS morale, Kelly says

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DHS issued two more Binding Operational Directives on cyber in final months of Obama term

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National capital area making one last push for 2016 CFC

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Donald Trump, John Kelly

Kelly’s operational experience key to leading DHS under Trump, experts say

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Reorg of DHS congressional oversight picking up steam, House chairman says

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mike McCaul (R-Texas) said he will propose an amendment to the House Rules package this year that would change…

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Elizabeth Warren

Cummings, Warren ask for GAO study of ‘chaotic’ Trump transition

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) asked the Government Accountability…

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In a final send off, DHS’ Johnson honors ‘family’ of employees with top awards

For the third time in three years, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson honored his employees at an awards ceremony in Washington. Johnson and Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas handed out awards to 85 individuals and teams, who represent nearly every component within the department.

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