America isn’t ready for a power grid ‘blackout war’
“They must know if you cut off our power, deprive us of electricity, deprive us of water, deprive us of...
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Articles
Secure the Grid Coalition, along with former Speaker Gingrich, urge federal government to enhance grid security
On September 20, 2023, the bipartisan Secure the Grid Coalition (STG) formally submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)...
Remember Benghazi – Especially the lies
Eleven years ago this morning I watched the dark blue and grey waters of the West African coastline illuminate with...
Terrorism 22 years after 9/11: Local responders are vital as Federal Government flounders
I published this article two years ago and have re-published it today since it is even more relevant now. The...
Three members of the Louisiana Public Service Commission punt on protecting our power grid from foreign threats
Whose side are they on? It would seem like common sense that foreign adversaries like China shouldn’t be allowed to...
Georgia grand jury indicts 60+ individuals on #StopCopCity RICO charges
A Georgia grand jury indicted over 60 individuals linked to this week on racketeering and terrorism charges related to the...
September is National Preparedness Month: Look to Waldo County Maine for inspiration
In 2004, the U.S. government, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established September as “National Preparedness Month.” September was...
Whistleblowers could help prevent wildfires
As America mourns the tragedy in Maui, investigators are working to identify the cause of the blaze. Initial evidence suggests...
Chinese cyber threats underscore need for state & local action
New Chinese Cyber Threat The discovery of Chinese malware deeply embedded in computer networks connected to U.S. military bases, which...
Situation Report: Chinese malware targeting military and civilian critical infrastructures
The New York Times has reported the discovery of malicious Chinese malware embedded deep inside networks controlling "power grids, communications...
Israel must respond forcefully to Hezbollah aggression
Amos Hochstein, the U.S. special presidential coordinator for global infrastructure and energy security, arrived in Israel on Tuesday for meetings...
Does the US military have a recruiting problem?
Last month, the U.S. Army celebrated the 50th anniversary of its all-volunteer force. In 1973, President Richard Nixon revealed that the military...
Will the utility industry protect the public interest or their special interests?
Americans often take for granted just how much modern life relies upon is electricity. But without power, life can go...
Iowa takes a stand for America versus China
The American people have been lied to for years. We have been told that “decoupling” from China is too hard,...
States protect America from foreign adversaries
A relatively new national security issue has emerged in the past 6 months; one largely being addressed at the state...
How to fix the FBI: An initial proposal to start a national discussion
A full PDF of the Report can be downloaded HERE. With all the talk of “abolishing the FBI,” few envision...