Defense

Los Alamos scientists develop new method to detect smuggled nukes

New approach has advantages over detectors now deployed at U.S. borders, which use either X-rays or gamma rays.

News

Homeland Security to build Maryland biological defense center

Environmental review finds facility would pose “negligible to minor risks” to the health of workers and local residents.

Management

DOE weighs random polygraph tests for employees

Proposal is designed to deter “damaging disclosures” by employees who aren't required to undergo mandatory lie-detector tests.

Defense

Senate homeland security panel to add staff

New staff members will be added due to expansion of Governmental Affairs Committee's jurisdiction to cover the Homeland Security Department.

Defense

Biological attack likely by 2020, report warns

Acts of bioterrorism would be “particularly suited” to smaller and better-informed terrorist groups likely to emerge.

Defense

Bush reiterates support for intelligence bill

Lawmakers are expected to work on the bill when they return to Washington next week.

Defense

Nuclear plants meet deadline for security improvements

Industry group says all 103 plants have implemented increased security measures in response to changes ordered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Defense

U.S., Russia, upgrade security at Russian nuclear weapons bases

Pilot project is part of an effort by the National Nuclear Security Administration to improve security at 17 Russian sites.

Defense

Senate approves Governmental Affairs overhaul

Senators back resolution giving panel additional responsibility for homeland security.

Defense

Senators differ over Pentagon control of intelligence agencies

Top Democrat on Senate Intelligence Committee proposes split control of Defense intelligence organizations in times of war.

Defense

Lawmakers question security of DOE shipment of plutonium to France

Democrats, antinuclear groups say transport planned for next month could be vulnerable to terrorist attack.

Defense

Senate chairman unveils intelligence reform proposal

Idea to put parts of the CIA and Defense Department under the control of a new national intelligence director runs into swift opposition.

Defense

Democrats should focus more on intelligence reform, legislator says

Democrats could pay a political price during the November elections if they oppose Goss’ nomination too vigorously.

Defense

Intelligence officials deny lack of imagination

Methods of gathering and analyzing information have fundamentally changed since 9/11, they argue.

Defense

Kerry calls for Sept. 11 commission to continue work

Democratic standard-bearer says the panel should each reports every six months on the status of implementing its recommendations.

Defense

Americans will recognize CIA successes, Tenet says

A day before release of new report on intelligence shortcomings, CIA chief defends agency's actions, employees.

Defense

NIH official touts progress on biological defenses

Efforts include continued efforts to develop new vaccines against smallpox and anthrax.