Defense & National Security

Management Advisory: Naval Special Warfare Command TBI Solutions Deficiency (DODIG-2026-074)

The DoD Office of Inspector General issued a final management advisory (Report No. DODIG-2026-074) evaluating the Naval Special Warfare Command's five proposed solutions to address operational deficiencies identified in traumatic brain injury (TBI) identification and evaluation procedures for Naval Special Warfare personnel. The advisory identifies concerns found during Project No. D2025-DEV0HB-0129.000 regarding the sufficiency of the proposed solutions.

Application for Army Radiation Permit; OMB Control Number 0702-0109

The Department of the Army has published a 60-day information collection notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act seeking public comments on the Application for Army Radiation Permit (OMB Control Number 0702-0109). The collection requires non-Army entities, including civilian contractors, to submit information when seeking authorization to bring ionizing radiation sources onto Army installations for DoD-related activities. Comments must be submitted by June 5, 2026. The Army estimates 235 respondents with an annual burden of 470 hours.

Army Department Notice - 55 Day Public Comment Period on USA-2026-HQ-0265

The U.S. Army Department has opened a public comment period via regulations.gov for docket USA-2026-HQ-0265. The comment form is accessible on regulations.gov and allows individuals, organizations, or anonymous submissions for 55 days. Commenters are advised not to submit personally identifiable information as it may be publicly disclosed.

Science Technology and Innovation Board Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

The Department of Defense publishes notice of a closed federal advisory committee meeting of the Science, Technology and Innovation Board scheduled for May 12-14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public and will address matters related to national security science and technology policy.

Science, Technology and Innovation Board Meeting Notice

The Department of Defense published a Federal Register notice announcing a closed Federal Advisory Committee meeting for the Science, Technology and Innovation Board. The meeting is scheduled for June 23 through June 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is a routine administrative meeting notice with no compliance obligations for external parties.

Science, Technology and Innovation Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Department of Defense issued a Notice announcing the Science, Technology and Innovation Board, a federal advisory committee, will hold a closed meeting from July 14 through July 16, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public per federal advisory committee procedures. No public comment period or participation opportunities are available.

ICE Arrests Twice-Released Alien Convicted of Rape and Sodomy in Oregon

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Cristobal Felipe-Sarmiento, an illegal alien from Mexico, in Salem, Oregon on April 9, 2026. Felipe-Sarmiento was previously convicted of rape and sodomy in Marion County, Oregon in December 2016, and also has a 2014 conviction for driving under the influence. The arrest was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations in Portland, Oregon.

DHS Secretary Mullin Visits Coast Guard, Astoria Oregon

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Coast Guard facilities in Astoria, Oregon as part of a bipartisan tour. The Secretary toured the National Motor Lifeboat School and Air Station Astoria, meeting with Coast Guard leadership including Commandant Kevin Lunday and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez. The Secretary also met with crew members of fallen Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician who passed away in March 2026.

ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Sexual Deviants

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced arrests of criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses including murder, attempted lewdness with a child, aggravated sexual battery, sexual penetration with animate object by force, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The arrests coincided with the one-year anniversary of the re-opening of ICE's Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office, which was originally launched under the first Trump administration and subsequently closed by the Biden administration.

TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration Extended Five Years

The Department of Defense is extending the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration by five years, from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031. The extension, estimated to cost approximately $19.6M, will allow the Defense Health Agency to complete the required program evaluation and engage in any necessary rulemaking for potential permanent integration into TRICARE Basic. The Department is soliciting comments on the demonstration and its potential transition to a permanent benefit.