Defense
Army to probe report that psyops were used on senators
Rolling Stone magazine article alleges manipulation of lamwakers.
Defense
In major upset, Boeing wins lucrative Air Force tanker contract
Lucrative deal caps years of controversy, is likely to ignite further fights on Capitol Hill.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: New portable DNA screener to debut this summer
Homeland Security says device will save time and costs in determining kinship among asylum seekers and combating human trafficking .
Defense
Wartime contracting commission details years of waste
Panel recommends more oversight and additional resources to restore government capacity.
Defense
Marine Corps chief closely watching F-35
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has imposed a two-year probation on the Corps's struggling variant of the multiservice stealth fighter.
Defense
Legislation would give troops flexible spending accounts
Service members are not currently eligible to set aside pretax funds for out-of-pocket health expenses.
Defense
GOP senator: Obama budget gap shows 'gradual retreat' on nuclear updates
Lindsey Graham says cuts to intercontinental ballistic missile study could be a harbinger of administration's strategy.
Defense
Days of border security boosts appear over
Obama's fiscal 2012 budget request for Homeland Security does not seek big funding increases for border efforts, and actually decreases spending in some areas.
Defense
Administration considers expanding Afghan security forces
Senator suggests NATO allies should share in the cost.
Defense
United States has to look to others for help in space
Military must work with the commercial sector, other government agencies and other nations to acquire necessary security assets, officials say.
Defense
Energy chief says House GOP spending bill threatens nuclear security
Lawmakers have filed hundreds of amendments to the continuing resolution, many of which slash the department's funding.
Defense
Lawmakers push back on planned troop cuts
House Armed Service Committee members raise concerns that unrest in the Middle East and elsewhere would require the military to sustain a larger ground force.
Defense
House votes to cut alternate F-35 engine backed by speaker
Vote marks a strong reversal for the chamber, which has long supported the engine despite opposition from the White House and Defense Department.
Defense
Defense-related spending bill amendments progress
Obama has threatened to veto the House measure to fund the government for the rest of fiscal 2011, noting GOP proposal would cut Pentagon funding too sharply.
Defense
Senate upholds TSA bargaining rights
Lawmakers defeat amendment that would reverse agency’s decision to grant limited collective bargaining privileges.
Defense
F-35 second engine under fire in spending debate
Cut-minded GOP freshmen are being tapped to help kill the program.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks federal hiring freeze
Bill would require certain agencies to hire one employee for every two workers who retire or leave service.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Homeland Security seeks major boost in cybersecurity funds
DHS would coordinate with Pentagon through National Security Agency to protect civilian and military networks from intrusions.
Defense
White House cuts Homeland Security, Justice grants
Fiscal 2012 request reduces or eliminates funding for several popular grant programs that help state and local communities.
Defense