Bush established the White House Office of Homeland Security to coordinate the U.S. government’s response to ... to Ridge during that process as a special assistant to the president.

Jan. 6, 2025, will now be designated a National Special Security Event (NSSE) by the Department of Homeland Security – on par with events like the Democratic and Republican national conventions.

Senior officials from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration have participated in a transition exercise hosted by ...