Topic: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Holocaust Memorial shooting renews concern about military vets' ties to extremist violence

Experts say recent attacks back up the findings of a controversial Department of Homeland Security report.

Friday's coverage agenda: Iran votes, China censors, Security Council meets

Why it was so hard to prevent Von Brunn's attack

The man charged with murder in the Holocaust Museum shooting gave clear clues about his hatred of Jews on the Web. But it's hard for law enforcement to filter anger from murderous intent.

Holocaust Museum shooting: A spike in domestic extremism?

The attack, which killed one, is the third fatal shooting by an extremist in 10 days.

Air France tragedy: Time to require black boxes that float? (They exist)

Obama to announce 'cyber czar' for digital security

The move to create a position to safeguard the country's computer networks comes as the Pentagon plans to create a military command for cyberwarfare.

Obama's strategy for countering cyber attacks

He will appoint a 'cyber czar' and bring government and industry together to work on the problem. But is cooperation possible?

President Obama: My campaign was hacked

Nope, Dick Cheney didn't change his mind...

No decision yet on Guantánamo detainees, Napolitano says

At a Monitor breakfast, the Homeland Security secretary also comments on border and immigration issues. But when asked if she's on the shortlist for the impending Supreme Court vacancy, she avoided the question.

A flu pandemic? Not yet, says WHO.

Reboot for "virtual" border fence

After years of snags, work on the electronic surveillance system along the US-Mexico border restarted this week.

The Age of the Unthinkable

Keeping the US truly safe, argues a journalist, requires us to radically rethink our sense of safety.

President Obama's news conference -- full text

Opinion: US soldiers are heroes, not terrorists

Homeland Security's warning is unjustified.

The Monitor's View: Obama's too cool on gun restrictions

While in Mexico, he reasoned it wouldn't be 'easy' to push an assault-weapons ban through Congress. That shouldn't stop him.

Immigration emerges as an issue for Obama

It's still 'economy first,' but advocacy groups and lawmakers are positioning themselves to take on this political hot button.

Top US, Mexican officials meet on guns smuggling

Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano underscored their commitment to fighting drug violence at a meeting with their Mexican counterparts in Cuernavaca Thursday.

Dueling videos: Obama and Gregg deliver weekly addresses

Opinion: The Patriot Act isn't broken

Its abuse must stop. Proper protection is key.

Bush's swan song: Pride in country, few regrets

In his final address to the nation, he reviews his accomplishments with a sense of wistfulness.

Mumbai attacks refocus US port security reform

Two controversial programs will step up monitoring of ships and port workers.

With fewer jobs, fewer illegal immigrants

The US recession and stricter law enforcement are keeping many Hispanics from coming.

Opinion: How we're tying up terrorists' cash

Almost all illegal activity relies on access to the financial system. By blocking that, we block them.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about how unions would affect the TSA, whether or not Congress should raise the federal gas tax, and Zimbabwe's political power standoff.