Commission cites national security concerns. On Friday, Commissioner Brendan Carr announced that the Federal Communications Commissioner is banning the sale and import of new telecommunications devices produced by…
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DHS Holds First Targeted Violence Prevention Symposium
Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships draws 200 representatives to terrorism prevention meetings. The Department of Homeland Security hosted its first Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grantee symposium…
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U.S. Co-hosts 2022 NATO Cyber Defense Conference
The summit took place at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The United States co-hosted NATO’s 2022 Cyber Defense Pledge Conference with Italy this week, supported by NATO…
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Defense Undersecretary Highlights New Deterrence Strategies
He explained how complexities are being exacerbated by technological advances. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl spoke at Brookings Institution this week, where he shared the complexities…
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Pentagon Extends National Guard Border Deployment
They will remain along the border until next September. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved a request from the Department of Homeland Security to extend the federal mission of…
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President Expands Executive Order Regarding Nicaragua
Human rights violations lead to a new round of sanctions. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that will impact the Nicaraguan gold industry. The order…
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President Signs Security Memorandum on Biological Threats
He states that no sector is immune to a major biological incident. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed a national security memorandum on Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Preparedness,…
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White House Releases National Security Strategy
Russian invasion delays document outlining key policies. The White House released the administration’s long-delayed national security strategy. The administration had postponed publishing the 48-page document due to Russia’s…
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Administration Reassessing Relationship with Saudi Arabia
OPEC’s oil supply reduction plays heavily in discussions. Last week, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) announced that they will be reducing their petroleum output by…
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Defense Policy Expert Looks to Address Climate Change
Assessments include how heat waves and flooding affect defense efforts. The Department of Defense (DOD) published a piece this week covering the leadership goals of Iris A. Ferguson,…
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