Articles by David Inserra

SecurityCommentary

Here’s How Safe We Are 17 Years After 9/11

David Inserra | September 10, 2018

Seventeen years ago, 19 terrorists hijacked four planes and used them to attack the United States. Almost 3,000 people were murdered. It was the deadliest… Read More

SecurityCommentary

To Save More Lives, Reform FEMA

David Inserra | August 03, 2018

Since October 2017, California has suffered severe fires and more extensive fire-related destruction than at any other point in its history. The fires have sadly… Read More

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3 Poison Pills in the Homeland Security Funding Bill

David Inserra | August 02, 2018

A series of amendments to an appropriations bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, adopted in the bill’s markup last week, would devastate the enforcement… Read More

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Here’s a Worthy Consolation for Croatia After Losing World Cup Final

David Inserra | July 16, 2018

Croatia wasn’t quite able to pull off the World Cup final against France last weekend. Congress should give it a win by admitting it to… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Terror Plot 104 Targets the Fourth of July

David Inserra | July 03, 2018

On July 1, the FBI arrested Demetrius Pitts for planning a terrorist attack in Cleveland on the Fourth of July. This plot was the 104th… Read More

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To Strengthen Security and Improve Ties to Friendly Countries, US Should Expand Visa Waiver Program

David Inserra | July 02, 2018

With the 2018 NATO summit just weeks away, American policymakers are seeking ways to strengthen ties to good friends and allies while giving the U.S…. Read More

SocietyCommentary

How Congress Can Stop Family Separation at the Border Without Allowing Amnesty

David Inserra | June 26, 2018

The Trump administration is struggling to figure out how to enforce U.S. laws and keep keeping families together. The matter is made more complex and… Read More

SecurityCommentary

House ‘Compromise’ Immigration Bill Fails to Adequately Address Broken System

David Inserra | June 18, 2018

Last Friday, House leadership released the text of their new “compromise” immigration bill. Rather than making the right changes on border security, enforcement, and legal… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Asylum Laws Must Remain Focused on the Persecuted

David Inserra | June 14, 2018

Asylum has been in the news a good deal lately, most recently with Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision on Monday to restrict domestic and gang… Read More

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States Need More Authority to Counter Hostile Drones

David Inserra | June 13, 2018

At a hearing on June 6 to address legal authority to stop dangerous drones, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., asked, “Is this really all we’re doing?”… Read More

SecurityCommentary

The 2018 Storm Season Is Coming, and America Isn’t Ready

David Inserra | June 08, 2018

Hurricane Alberto, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season’s first named storm, already has brought rain and chaos from the Florida panhandle to the Great Lakes region…. Read More

SecurityCommentary

Pro-Amnesty Republicans Would Undermine Border Security and US Law

David Inserra | May 29, 2018

With some Republicans pushing for a vote on amnesty for those brought illegally to the U.S. as children, Congress should remember why such policies hurt,… Read More

SocietyCommentary

‘Amnesty First’ Breaks Faith With the American People

David Inserra | May 23, 2018

It’s being reported that House Republicans plan to vote on several immigration bills in June in order to head off a discharge petition by a… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Republicans Flirt With Amnesty Yet Again, Ignoring Long-Needed Reforms

David Inserra | May 21, 2018

The word on the street is that House Republicans will vote on several immigration bills in June in order to stave off a discharge petition… Read More

SocietyCommentary

Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Shows That She Truly Understands Border Security

David Inserra | May 11, 2018

Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen schooled senators with her strong grasp of immigration enforcement and border security… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Case of Teen Planning to Attack Dallas Mall Is 90th Homegrown Terrorist Plot Since 9/11

David Inserra | May 04, 2018

??? Earlier this week, 17-year-old Matin Azizi-Yarand was arrested for plotting a terrorist attack on a local mall near Dallas. This plot is the 103rd Islamist… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Drones Are High-Tech Marvels, but Congress Needs to Address the Threats They Pose

David Inserra | April 27, 2018

As symbols of a new, high-tech era, drones have grown in popularity, largely because of their versatility. The U.S. military utilizes them to hunt down… Read More

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Reforming Secret Service Should Be Congressional Priority

David Inserra | April 13, 2018

President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday that funds overtime pay earned by members of the Secret Service in 2017 and 2018. Appropriately titled the… Read More

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US Disaster Response Needs Deep Reform. Here’s What Can Be Done.

David Inserra | April 12, 2018

Last year’s hurricane season was punishing. It left millions of Americans with damaged homes, businesses, and schools, requiring Congress to spend billions in disaster relief…. Read More

SecurityCommentary

Fixing This Immigration Loophole Would Help Address Child Migrants

David Inserra | April 04, 2018

In the midst of Congress’ ongoing division over immigration reform, the White House confirmed Tuesday that it is developing another immigration package to be sent… Read More

InternationalCommentary

US Can Counter Russian Aggression by Expanding This Program

David Inserra | April 02, 2018

The Polish government signed a $4.75 billion missile defense deal with the United States on Wednesday, which is Poland’s largest defense deal in nearly three… Read More

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3 Steps Congress Can Take to Ensure Better Disaster Preparedness

David Inserra | March 31, 2018

Every four years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency produces an updated strategic plan. Last week, the agency released its plan for 2018-2022. Taking lessons learned… Read More

SecurityCommentary

US Is Right to Sanction Russia for Cyberattacks and Meddling

David Inserra | March 16, 2018

The Trump administration Thursday issued sanctions on Russia for a series of cyberattacks and for its meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The Treasury… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Terror Plot Foiled at Utah High School Due to Bomb Failure

David Inserra | March 13, 2018

Last week, a teenage student in southern Utah brought an explosive device to school. Thankfully, it failed to explode and the student was arrested. The… Read More

SecurityCommentary

An Opportunity for Real Reform at DHS

David Inserra | March 09, 2018

There’s new potential for reform at the Department of Homeland Security. On Wednesday, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed its version of… Read More

SecurityCommentary

Homeland Security Oversight Is a Mess. Here’s What Should Change.

David Inserra | March 08, 2018

Since its founding in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security has never been reauthorized, which has allowed various problems to fester. Last July, the House… Read More

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Cyberthreats Are Only Growing. Here’s How Congress Can Improve Cybersecurity.

David Inserra | February 26, 2018

Whether it’s a new data breach, a scary new vulnerability to cyberattack, or fears of election meddling, it is more important than ever for U.S…. Read More

SecurityCommentary

This Program Stops Terrorists From Entering the US and Should Be Expanded

David Inserra | February 06, 2018

We may be 16 years removed from 9/11, but make no mistake—terrorists are still trying to enter the United States. Kirstjen Nielsen, the new secretary… Read More

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These 3 Changes Would Drastically Improve Our Immigration System

David Inserra | January 31, 2018

During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump brought attention to his forthcoming immigration plan by offering a potential pathway to citizenship for… Read More

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How Congress Can Help Protect US Companies From Cyberattack

David Inserra | January 30, 2018

One of the fastest growing threats to the United States lies in the realm of cyberspace. With the touch of a button, foreign hackers and… Read More