Former leaders of the Department of Homeland Security have urged the creation of a new public safety agency ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, marking a significant shift in how the nation addresses national security threats. In a recent interview, two former DHS secretaries criticized the agency’s current approach, arguing that its structure and priorities no longer align with evolving risks. Their proposal highlights growing concerns among security experts about the effectiveness of existing counterterrorism and emergency response systems. The discussion comes as the U.S. reflects on lessons learned from past attacks and the need for stronger preparedness measures.
Former heads of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called for a public safety agency to be established on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In a joint interview with NBC News on Thursday, former DHS Secretaries Michael Chertoff and Jeh Johnson discussed the current direction of the agency, which they...
