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Heather Diehl
Coverage of Heather Diehl in the Nexus archive.
- 'Homeland Security' has spawned political insecurity since DHS was born
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was originally intended to promote unity and reassurance, but its creation has since been linked to political insecurity. The phrase 'homeland security' was designed to be comforting, yet the agency's existence now reflects divisive political dynamics.
- Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings
Lawmakers remain deadlocked for over 60 days on funding the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees agencies responsible for immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The stalemate highlights ongoing political challenges in securing budget approval for the department's critical functions.