# homeland (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover homeland. Page: Feed: --- ## [07.23.26 - Where reconciliation 3.0 stands + a new toolkit! ](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-07-23) _2026-07-23 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ The House is heading home for August after approving a blueprint for a $95-billion partisan bill to funnel more taxpayer dollars into the war on Iran, put a bandaid on the price spikes it’s caused for farmers and consumers, and suppress voting rights. The package still faces an uncertain future in the Senate, as we discussed in our Monday edition . We’ll see if that future becomes clearer over the… ## [07.20.26 - Reconciliation 3.0’s roadblocks ](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-07-20) _2026-07-20 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ The House is slated to consider the blueprint for Republicans’ third reconciliation push this week. The $95-billion package will primarily bankroll the war on Iran and could be one of the last votes Republicans take before the midterm elections—assuming the package gets that far. Below, we’ll walk through the hurdles standing between reconciliation 3.0 and the President’s desk. Background The… ## [07.15.26 - What we know about reconciliation 3.0](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-07-15) _2026-07-15 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has teed up another run at reconciliation, the process that allows Congress to pass certain legislation with a party-line vote. Recall that the GOP-controlled Congress already has two reconciliation bills under its belt: last summer’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act , and June’s narrower package that funneled an extra $70 billion to the… ## [CHDS Master’s Program Graduates 30 Students](https://www.chds.us/c/masters-24032404-grad/) _2026-07-13 · Molly Nance · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ The Center for Homeland Defense and Security celebrated the graduation of Masters cohort 2403/2404 during the Naval Postgraduate School's Spring Quarter Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 18, at King Hall Auditorium. The post CHDS Master’s Program Graduates 30 Students appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [CHDS Executive Leaders Program Graduates 28 Participants](https://www.chds.us/c/elp-2501-graduation/) _2026-06-30 · Molly Nance · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ The Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) celebrated the graduation of Executive Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 2501 on June 4, 2026, bringing together 28 senior leaders from across government, law enforcement, emergency management, critical infrastructure, and the private sector. The post CHDS Executive Leaders Program Graduates 28 Participants appeared first on Center for Homeland… ## [Cryptocurrency](https://www.chds.us/c/cryptocurrency/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ In 2008, an anonymous developer publishing under the name Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin and the blockchain—not merely a new payment technology, but a direct challenge to the state’s monopoly on \[…\] The post Cryptocurrency appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [Irregular Warfare (IW) 301: IW Campaign Planning](https://www.chds.us/c/irregular-warfare-301/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ Irregular Warfare (IW) challenges frequently span national boundaries and require coordinated strategies among U.S. government agencies as well as allied and partner nations. Toward this end, IW-301 is built to educate \[…\] The post Irregular Warfare (IW) 301: IW Campaign Planning appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [Irregular Warfare 105: Effective Writing for Government Professionals](https://www.chds.us/c/irregular-warfare-105/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ Irregular Warfare 105: Effective Writing for Government Professionals is a short, online course covers the fundamentals of writing and is intended for all government professionals, partners and allies. Course topics \[…\] The post Irregular Warfare 105: Effective Writing for Government Professionals appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [Irregular Warfare (IW) 101](https://www.chds.us/c/irregular-warfare-101/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ Irregular Warfare (IW) 101 focuses on understanding the definition and concept of IW, the operations and activities classified as IW, the global players who engage in IW, and it addresses \[…\] The post Irregular Warfare (IW) 101 appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [Irregular Warfare (IW) 201](https://www.chds.us/c/irregular-warfare-201/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ Irregular Warfare (IW) 201 expands upon the baseline delivered in IW 101 and provides a deeper understanding of the definitions, concepts, activities and employment of IW as a tool of \[…\] The post Irregular Warfare (IW) 201 appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yWSs8btNbDEi) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Irregular Warfare (IW) 110: IW Approaches to Homeland Security & Defense](https://www.chds.us/c/irregular-warfare-110/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ Irregular Warfare 110 (IW-110) discusses current hybrid threats and the application of recognized IW activities like Countering Threat Networks, Counter Threat Finance, and Counterterrorism, to better defend and secure our homeland. \[…\] The post Irregular Warfare (IW) 110: IW Approaches to Homeland Security & Defense appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [Insider Threats](https://www.chds.us/c/insider-threats/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ The Insider Threats Self-Study course is to provide students with the insights and tools to defeat the “Insider Threat.” Damaging theft and espionage by employees could be occurring within any \[…\] The post Insider Threats appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [Human Trafficking and the Homeland Security Enterprise for Practitioners](https://www.chds.us/c/human-trafficking-practitioner/) _2026-06-23 · Emily Bruza · Center for Homeland Defense and Security_ Human trafficking is best described as the despicable exploitation of others for profit through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. This pernicious act decimates the lives of the trafficked, fracturing \[…\] The post Human Trafficking and the Homeland Security Enterprise for Practitioners appeared first on Center for Homeland Defense and Security . ## [06.04.26 - What’s in the final reconciliation bill & where it stands ](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-06-04) _2026-06-04 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ The Senate could vote today to funnel $70 billion in taxpayer money to President Trump’s mass deportation machine via a party-line reconciliation bill (text here and here ). Should the package pass, it will head to the House for a final vote as soon as tomorrow . Below, we’ll summarize what’s in the bill and where we are in the process. For a more detailed analysis, I highly recommend National… ## [06.02.26 - What slush fund fears mean for reconciliation](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-06-02) _2026-06-02 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ Republicans in Congress spent May racing to funnel more taxpayer money to President Trump’s mass deportation machine via a party-line reconciliation bill. That effort began unraveling before Memorial Day—first over a now-stricken $1 billion earmark for the President’s 90,000 square-foot ballroom , now over a $1.8 billion taxpayer-financed slush fund to compensate Americans who believe the… ## [05.19.26 - Reconciliation Rundown + Senate Process Summary](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-05-19) _2026-05-19 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ Congress is hurtling towards votes on a massive funding infusion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, paired with money to build the President’s gilded ballroom . But the package’s contours could still change as Republicans go through the reconciliation process that allows them to move the bill without Democratic votes. Below, we’ll get into where things stand, key… ## [05.06.26 - Republicans’ rush to deliver ICE funds & Trump’s ballroom by June 1](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-05-06) _2026-05-06 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ This week, Republicans unveiled a legislative package to funnel billions of dollars to immigration enforcement and the President’s deeply unpopular 90,000 square foot ballroom —the same ballroom the President promised would come at “ZERO cost to the American Taxpayer!” Below, we’ll cover what that legislation includes and expected next steps. What’s in the GOP’s proposal? Republicans’ $72 billion… ## [04.28.26 - How Republicans’ Agenda Got Stuck & How They Could Unstick It](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-04-28) _2026-04-28 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ House Republicans went into this week with a long to-do list. Among their agenda items: Approve a long-elusive farm bill , which locks in cuts to food assistance that Republicans passed last summer. Those cuts have already taken food assistance from 2.5 million Americans in less than a year. Extend government surveillance powers set to expire on Thursday— without requiring warrants to collect… ## [04.21.26 - Reconciliation update: what the Senate GOP did & what it means](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-04-21) _2026-04-21 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ Today, the Senate kicked off the reconciliation process Republicans hope to use to pass more funding for immigration enforcement. Below, I’ll walk through what they’ve done and what it means. For a guide to the reconciliation process, check out A Visual Guide to Reconciliation ! What the budget resolution says This morning, Senate Republicans released a budget resolution that directs the House and… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/evNOKorGHuc9) _2026-04-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [04.02.26 - Reconciliation round II could change Congress forever](https://webuildprogress.org/unrig-the-rules/2026-04-02) _2026-04-02 · Catherine Rowland · Unrig the Rules - We Build Progress_ It’s official: Republicans plan to use the reconciliation process to send more money to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. Republican congressional leaders announced their plans after the President demanded a reconciliation bill that funds ICE and Border patrol by June 1. Below, I’ll run through some of the key questions that remain and what this all means long-term.…