DHS Secretary Nielsen Resigns Amid Shakeup to Address Immigration
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned Sunday to address the Trump administration’s concern over illegal immigration.
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Watchdog Report: Secret Service Refuses to Turn Over Mandatory Security Data
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A watchdog report has sharply criticized the Secret Service for refusing to disclose mandatory data on its computer security systems to Homeland Security, making it difficult to measure the department’s security practices, the Hill reports. The report by the DHS Office of Inspector General condemned the Secret Service, saying its…
Probe: Former DHS Watchdog Tailored Reports to Linking of Senior Obama Administration Officials
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The former watchdog for the Department of Homeland Security has been placed on leave following a report that he ignored serious problems to satisfy senior Obama administration officials, the Washington Post reports. The news comes a day after the Post reported that former Inspector General Charles K. Edwards had “altered and delayed…
FAA Must Decide What to Do After Homeland Security Drones Grounded Following Crash
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FAA is in a tough position after a Homeland Security drone crashed over the U.S.-Mexico border earlier this week, Motherboard reports. DHS grounded its fleet of 10 unmanned surveillance aircraft out of “an abundance of caution,” DHS spokesman Michael Friel said. “The cause of the failure is unknown,” according to Friel….
Widespread Abuse of Overtime Alleged at Homeland Security Department
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A whopping 95% of employees at the Department of Homeland Security’s offices in Northern Virginia are accused of hiking their pay by 25% through overtime abuse, the Washington Post reports, citing a report from the Office of Special Counsel. Special Counsel Carolyn N. Lerner said allegations found that CBP employees “improperly claim”…
Ex-Secret Service Agent Accused of Stealing Counterfeit Money, Trying to Pass It Off at Gas Station
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A former Secret Service agent faces up to 35 years in prison after being charged with stealing counterfeit money and trying to pass it off, the First Coast News reports. Anthony Eugene Preissig, 47, is accused of stealing counterfeit money from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Preissig retired in 2012…
President Obama Praises Newly Confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com President Obama lauded new Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson as “a strong leader” who will “play a leading role in our efforts to protect the homeland against terrorist attacks.” The statement follows Monday’s Senate confirmation of Johnson, a former general counsel at the Pentagon. The president’s full statement: “I am pleased the…
Man Files Suit to Continue Parodying DHS, NSA on Mugs, T-Shirts
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com A Minnesota man who was selling parody T-shirts, mugs and other souvenirs featuring the logos of the NSA and DHS received a cease-and-desist order claiming the seals can’t be reproduced without permission. That was two years ago. On Tuesday, LibertyManiacs.com owner Dan McCall filed suit against the federal agencies, saying he has…