by Michael Botticelli, Dr. Tom Frieden | Apr 21, 2015 | Monitor
This is a picture of Taylor Smith from Holly Springs, Georgia, with her sister, Gabrielle. Taylor Smith (right) with her sister, Gabrielle Smith. Taylor died of an overdose. Her mother, Tanya Smith, writes: "Taylor was a freshman, junior varsity and varsity...
by Josh Earnest | Jan 16, 2015 | Monitor
This week, House Republicans put at risk critical funding that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to keep our nation safe by insisting on a series of amendments to overturn the President’s immigration accountability executive actions. The GOP plan...
by Michael Daniel | Jan 14, 2015 | Monitor
President Barack Obama tours the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center in Arlington, Virginia. He is accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, and...
by Neil Eggleston | Dec 17, 2014 | Monitor
Before the Senate adjourned last night, it confirmed 12 federal district court nominees, for a total of 307 lifetime-appointed federal judges confirmed during President Obama’s first six years. These confirmations include two Supreme Court Justices, 53 circuit...
by Dr. Jill Biden | Oct 31, 2014 | Monitor
Throughout our history, members of our military have put their lives on the line to defend our country and preserve our security. While this requires a tremendous personal sacrifice, it is also important to recognize the unyielding love and support that their families...