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James Clapper Resigns

November 18, 2016

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has submitted his letter of resignation.

Terrorism Deaths Fall Globally

November 17, 2016

The total number of deaths caused by terrorism decreased by 10% to 29,376 in 2015, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2016.

EU Unveils New Traveler Security Check System

November 17, 2016

The EU unveiled plans to charge travelers five euros ($5.30) for security checks to get visa-free travel to Europe's borderless Schengen area.

FBI Reports 2015 Increase in Hate Crimes

November 15, 2016

The latest FBI annual hate crime report shows a sharp spike in the number of hate crimes nationwide.

DHS Accepting Applications for 2017 Homeland Security STEM Summer Internships

November 12, 2016

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) is accepting applications for summer internships in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for 2017

France Travel Stalls, Demand for Terrorism Coverage Peaks

November 12, 2016

One year after the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris, terrorism remains a top concern for American travelers.

Living with Terrorism in the US: How Americans are Adapting

November 7, 2016

When Americans go to the polls to choose a new president on Nov. 8, they will be choosing the candidate they believe has the best approach to dealing with terrorism.

U.S. Violence Rates Flat Last Year

November 6, 2016

Violent crime levels did not rise last year in the United States.

Top School Security Concerns During Election Day

October 30, 2016

With Election Day just days away, schools across the country are preparing to open their doors to the public to operate as polling locations.

U.S. Violence Rates Flat Last Year

October 25, 2016

From 2014 to 2015, there was no statistically significant change in the overall rate of violent crime, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).