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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
California Asks Court to Stop LA Troop Deployment
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Krishnamoorthi (D) Illinois shares his thoughts on the second day of trade talks between the United States and China. Janet Napolitano, former Homeland Security Secretary under the Obama Administration, weighs in on the Los Angeles protests and the 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 US Marines in the city and what she would have done if the President asked her to deploy these troops. US Senator Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, discusses the tax-cut package passed by the House and the anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Militarization of Civil Protest: Napolitano on Trump, LA Protests
Janet Napolitano, former Homeland Security Secretary under the Obama Administration and former Governor of Arizona, weighs in on the Los Angeles protests and the 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 US Marines in the city and what she would have done if the President asked her to deploy these troops. Janet also talks about whether or not what is happening in Los Angeles justifies needing more ICE and Border Patrol agents. She speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Fast Company
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Fast Company
The new Real IDs are the ultimate example of design compromise
Real ID, the new format for driver's licenses and state IDs in the U.S., shows how design can set federal standards while minimizing federal oversight. When Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005 at the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission, it was an attempt to standardize minimum security requirements for state IDs and driver's licenses nationwide, as well as make consistent the forms of identity recipients needed to show to get an ID. On the surface, it might seem like a simple ask, but in practice, the legislation butted up against privacy concerns and ideological opposition to federal overreach. About half of states opposed the law after it passed, and 13 passed laws to prohibit their states from complying, according to The Washington Post, including Arizona, whose governor at the time, Janet Napolitano, called it an ' unfunded federal mandate.' The ACLU said it would 'bring government into the very center of every citizen's life.' IDs have a new standards manual It took 20 years and multiple deadline extensions to fully enact the law, which requires that applicants have two proofs of residency, proof of identity and legal residence, and a Social Security card or W-2 form that includes a Social Security number to be eligible. Even today, lingering anxieties over the idea of a federal ID can be found on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website. On its frequently asked questions page, the agency shoots down a question about supposedly building a national database. 'Real ID is a national set of standards, not a national identification card,' DHS says. 'Each jurisdiction continues to issue its own unique license, maintains its own records, and controls who gets access to those records and under what circumstances. The purpose of Real ID is to make our identity documents more consistent and secure.' Real IDs, real design differences Under America's federal system, issuing driver's licenses is the responsibility of the state, but with Real ID, the federal government sets some design standards. The new IDs must contain certain personal information about the card holder, like legal name and birthdate, a machine-readable barcode, and physical security features of states' choosing to prevent forgery, like holograms, hard-to-print patterns, or UV florescent ink. New IDs that meet these minimum requirements, or Real IDs, are identified with a star icon in the top right corner of the card front, but the law leaves some room for creative interpretation. It's safe to say that some states incorporate the star icon in more interesting ways than others. While most states show the star icon inside a simple circle, there are a few standout designs for the tiny mark. California displays its star icon inside a grizzly bear, which is its state animal and also appears on its state flag. Maine, Michigan, and Nevada place the star icon within an outline of the state's map. Ohio's star symbol appears next to a green rendering of the state, and South Carolina similarly places its star next to a red illustration of the state. Washington is the only state to not use a star, and instead denotes its Real IDs with a U.S. flag.
Forbes
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Forbes
The Truman Scholars For 2025 Have Been Named
The 2025 cohort of Truman Scholars was announced Friday by former Arizona Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, President of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. This year's group includes 54 students from 49 U.S. colleges and universities selected to receive what is widely regarded as one of the most coveted graduate scholarships for aspiring public service leaders in the United States. Each year about 60 Truman Scholars are selected from hundreds of college juniors who go through a multi-stage selection process, requiring a nomination by their undergraduate colleges, selection as a finalist by a Truman Finalist Selection Committee, and an interview with one of the regional review panels that make the final choices. Candidates may major in any subject likely to lead to a public service career, and they can pursue any graduate degree, other than the MBA. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of academic success and leadership accomplishments, as well as the likelihood of becoming public service leaders. This year 743 candidates were nominated by 288 colleges and universities. The finalist selection committee then selected 201 students from 137 universities and colleges for interviews with the Foundation's regional review panels. 'Resourceful, patriotic leaders, today's Truman Scholars would make President Truman proud,' said Dr. Terry Babcock-Lumish, the Foundation's Executive Secretary, in the news release. 'Rising to meet their moments in this century as he did his in the 20th century, they are dedicated public servants who do not shy from challenge.' The 2025 cohort includes: You can see all the scholars here. The highly prestigious Truman Scholarship was created by an act of Congress in 1975 soon after President Harry S. Truman passed away. It was established as a living memorial to Truman, and for nearly 50 years Truman Scholarships have reflected the legacy of the 33rd President by supporting and inspiring Americans from diverse backgrounds to enter public service. As a condition of a Truman award, scholars must work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation-funded graduate degree program. They're also required to file annual reports with the Foundation in order to maintain their scholarship funding. The Foundation defines public service as employment in government at any level, uniformed services, public-interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service-oriented nonprofit organizations. The stipend is up to $30,000 toward a public service graduate degree, but some institutions make arrangements to add supplemental funding of their own. In addition, scholars receive leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government. The Scholars also take part in the Truman Scholars Leadership Week, held at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. As in the past, several of this year's scholars are students of color, first-generation college students, and immigrants to the United States. This year's cohort includes students studying for public service in a wide range of areas, including public health, criminal justice, education, national security, veterans affairs, gerontology, rural development, housing policy and cybersecurity. Also represented are political activists, veterans of the armed services, aspiring journalists, former White House interns, published researchers, and founders of non-profit organizations. Consistent with the aims of the Truman program, the Scholars' fields of study span a broad array of interests, illustrated by these few examples: The 54 awardees join a community of 3,618 Truman Scholars named since the first awards in 1977. Included in that group are such noteworthy figures as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch (1987), Senator Chris Coons (1983), Representative Dusty Johnson (1998), Representative Andy Kim (2003), Representative Greg Stanton (1990), White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice (1984), National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (1997), former Arizona Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano (1977), former Secretary of Education John King (1995), and Fair Fight founder Stacey Abrams (1994).
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Unpresidential': Trump making 'unfounded claims' about DEI in time of tragedy
President Trump implied that DEI programs could be to blame for the crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter but cited no evidence. Former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano joins Ana Cabrera to react to his comments and his recent actions on immigration.
