Defense
Ten fingerprints to be required at some airports for foreign visitors
New US-VISIT system will be used at Dulles next week and be deployed at nine other airports by next March.
Defense
European ports install radiation detectors as U.S. delays
Just last week, U.S. officials announced that the Homeland Security Department is slowing plans to roll out 1,400 monitors, each costing nearly $400,000.
Defense
Internet attacks grow more sophisticated
Information security research group points to Web applications and end users as the biggest threats to agency systems.
Defense
Homeland Security to revise Social Security number enforcement plan
Justice Department asks for stay in court case contesting new employment-verification rule.
Defense
Report: Defense made IT purchases without competition
Inspectors general find department did not follow rules when ordering off National Institutes of Health multiple award contracts.
Defense
Making sensors more sensitive nets Army engineer top civilian award
Joshua Fairley uses supercomputer to develop supersensors.
Defense
Pentagon’s counter-bomb agency running out of money
Lawmakers slashed funding for Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization in recent defense spending bill.
Oversight
Fate of ICE nominee remains uncertain in Senate
Julie Myers' role in Halloween costume incident looms over potential confirmation vote.
Defense
House Democrats dismiss White House military 'horror stories'
Bush and Senate Republicans blamed for blocking $50 billion funding measure last week because it would impose goal of withdrawing troops from Iraq by Christmas 2008.
Defense
Army says latest funding cut will delay transformation
Secretary testifies that a cut could slow development of several FCS ground vehicles and other new systems.
Defense
Traditional fence costs may boost interest in virtual fence
The Homeland Security Department constructed 76 miles of fencing in fiscal 2007 and plans to construct 370 miles by the end of fiscal 2008.
Defense
First responders’ border-crossing delays raise concerns
In two recent incidents, emergency response vehicles were delayed at checkpoints.
Defense
Congress adjourns without providing Iraq 'bridge fund'
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., indicated no money would be forthcoming this year after the chamber failed to stop debate on a bill that would tie the money to a withdrawal timeline.
Defense
Congress gives Defense millions to shore up acquisition oversight
But some question whether the $48 million in funding to add personnel will solve the problem.
Defense
Pentagon opens high-level jobs to civilian senior execs
Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England creates corps of key executive positions that "require an enterprise perspective."
Defense
Homeland Security officials say government unprepared for dirty bomb
Investigation finds that United States has shortage of labs to test individuals exposed to radiation after an attack.
Defense
Army threatens to furlough thousands of civilian employees
Secretary warns that current war funds will only last until February.
Defense
With Thanksgiving looming, Democrats face major budget roadblocks
Iraq military operations bridge funding in jeopardy as Congress heads to holiday break.
Intelligence File
Principle and Peril
In his brief government career, Jack Goldsmith walked a precarious yet well-worn path.
Defense