Napolitano defends Secure Communities immigration strategy

An advocate for immigrants said Secure Communities has been a “disastrous” policy that will lead to the “Arizonification” of the country.

Is DHS’s expanded ‘If you see something, say something’ campaign burdensome?

The Department of Homeland Security’s “If you see something, say something” campaign makes it way to the NBA’s All-Star game in Los Angeles this weekend, just as it has at Wal-Mart stores and the Mall of America. Enlisting Americans to keep an eye out for “suspicious activity,” the campaign has raised questions. With sports fans and budget-conscious shoppers reporting “suspicious” activities every 10 minutes, does that help the security agencies or overwhelm the system?

Webmaster defends GOP video dubbed ‘juvenile’ by Republican candidate

The male webmaster of the website for the Senate District 56 GOP says a video comparing the attractiveness of Democratic and Republican women is just a joke. Serenaded by Tom Jones, the Republicans are depicted in bikinis and gowns, while those identified as Democrats — Helen Thomas, Rosie O’Donnell and Michele Obama, among others — are represented in unflattering photos accompanied by the song “Who Let the Dogs Out?” The video, which wasn’t produced by the local GOP, “had only one purpose, humor,” writes SD56 webmaster Randy Brown via email.

A person who seems to think he missed the mark: One of the two female district Republicans endorsed by the party.

Homeland Security secretary says feds are prepared for Red River flooding

Janet Napolitano, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), insists the federal government is ready to provide whatever assistance is needed to the flood-ravaged Red River Valley. “We understand…

Obama names National Security Team today, Clinton to be tapped as Secretary of State

At a 9:40 a.m. press conference in Chicago, President-elect Barack Obama will name his National Security team and, most notably, Sen. Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. According to The Swamp, other nominees will likely include:

Zingers, shoutouts and locals: The Best of DNC day 2

On day two of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Democrats finally went after Republican John McCain with some ferocity. Here are some memorable moments and shout-outs to the locals, along with links to transcripts of Tuesdays speeches.