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US DHS fires outside advisers, sources say China probe disrupted

The Department of Homeland Security has terminated all its advisory committees, ending its investigation into the Chinese-linked telecom hack, according to a memo from Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman stated that the dismissals are to eliminate the misuse of resources and prioritize national security.
President Trump announced the termination of four presidential appointees, including retired Gen. Mark Milley and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, according to his statement on Truth Social.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas previously removed all 32 members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council in 2021, indicating a shift in the council's direction.

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the74million.org

Trump Admin Guts School Safety Committee Created to Combat Mass Shootings

Senior Trump official tells The 74 Dept. of Homeland Security will 'no longer tolerate' any committees that 'undermine its national security mission.'

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CBS News

DHS terminates all its advisory committees, ending its investigation into the Chinese-linked telecom hack

Among the committees was the Cyber Safety Review Board that was conducting an investigation into the hack of American telecom companies by Beijing actors dubbed "Salt Typhoon."

1 month ago

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Gizmodo

Trump’s DHS Guts Board Investigating Chinese Hacking Group Salt Typhoon

The DHS’ acting director said that anyone who got canned is ‘welcome to reapply.’

1 month ago·United States

US DHS fires outside advisers, sources say China probe disrupted

The Department of Homeland Security is firing all the members of its various advisory committees, according to a letter seen by Reuters, a move which two people familiar with the matter said would disrupt the agency's efforts to investigate a sweeping hack of U.S. telecom companies blamed on Beijing.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Epoch Times

Homeland Security Removing All Advisory Committee Members, Acting Director Says

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is removing all members of its various advisory committees, according to a memo issued by acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. Huffman wrote on Monday that the move is being made “in alignment with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security.” “Future committee activities w…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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