Do All Those “Acting” Assignments at DHS Matter?
Several agencies under Homeland Security currently have acting leadership. Should this be a cause for concern?
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Appeals Court Sustains Ten-Day Suspension
This case challenging a ten-day suspension against a Border Patrol Agent made its way to the federal appeals court by way of a challenge to an arbitrator’s decision.
The Problem with the Current Government Shutdown
The author says that the current partial government shutdown is largely not causing any real pain for the general public.
Some K-9 Handlers Earned More Than the Vice President in 2017
Thanks to racking up overtime, some federal employees at the Federal Protective Service had salaries upwards of $200k in 2017. Are they legitimate?
Lawmakers Want Investigation of Air Marshal Service After Allegations of Racial Profiling
Some lawmakers want an investigation of the TSA’s Federal Air Marshal Service after a report alleging racial profiling by a supervisor.
Bill Introduced to Abolish ICE
Legislation has been introduced to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, although it appears it will be dead on arrival.
Should ICE be Abolished?
Calls are growing among some lawmakers to eliminate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
IG Report Says TSA Officials Interfered with Disciplinary Process
An IG report found that TSA senior leaders bypassed the agency’s own disciplinary rules to give favorable treatment to an employee who was slated to be fired.
Data Breach at DHS Affects Over 245,000 Federal Employees
The Department of Homeland Security announced a data breach that impacted over 245,000 current and former employees.
Pay Freeze for Federal Employees in 2019?
A new report based on a leaked whistleblower document says that the Trump administration intends to seek a pay freeze for all civilian federal employees in 2019.
