Day: September 16, 2024

One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington. He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common—overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something bigger than ourselves. His legendary voice boomed wherever it was heard, an instrument and imprint that reverberated in the hearts of audiences worldwide. And we’ve all heard it. Through iconic characters, film, stage, commercials, radio, and more, his voice…

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico from August 28 to 30.  In San Diego, Deputy Secretary Verma will meet with sailors assigned to the USS John P. Murtha.  He will also hold meetings with Members of Congress.  The Deputy Secretary will visit the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant to observe U.S. government projects to protect the binational Tijuana River watershed and reduce cross-border wastewater flows.  He will tour the San Diego Passport Agency and meet with officials at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the…

DHS Partners with Japanese Counterparts to Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity Cooperation Release Date: August 30, 2024 WASHINGTON – From August 21-22, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Government of Japan conducted a successful tabletop exercise focused on enhancing maritime cybersecurity and incident response capabilities. This reflects the continued commitment by the United States and Japan to continue cybersecurity collaboration including on domestic cyber policies, such as those related to the protection maritime critical infrastructure. The exercise simulated a major cyber incident impacting operations at a Japanese port, testing incident response policies and procedures, and fostered conversations between the…