Homeland Security Council Meets: Watch Online for Safety Chats
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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The Homeland Security Advisory Council is meeting in person on June 30, 2025, and everyone can watch online! Senior leaders will introduce new Chair and Vice Chair members and talk about what the Council will focus on next. This meeting affects people interested in homeland security and how the Council plans to keep the country safe.
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