Defense
Gates takes over as Defense secretary
Former CIA chief vows to involve Defense officials and military leaders in the decision-making process.
Defense
Rumsfeld leaves his successor in a difficult position
Outgoing Defense secretary was determined to make his mark by transforming the military, but the Iraq war overshadowed that goal.
Defense
TSA seeks to improve tracking of hazardous rail shipments
Proposal would give companies as little as five minutes to respond to requests for information on the location of shipments.
Defense
Dems drop some 9/11 panel proposals from agenda
Legislative package will not include a reorganization of congressional oversight of DHS, or an attempt to declassify the intelligence budget.
Defense
Chertoff defends DHS, aims to improve message
Secretary says it is his job to "clearly articulate" a vision to the public that includes the concept of risk management and tradeoffs.
Defense
Army chief seeks fewer limits on activating reserves
Chief paints a dire picture of ground troops' ability to respond to worldwide operational demands should current mobilization policies remain intact.
Defense
DHS on track to use radiation detectors at most U.S. ports
Deployment will actually exceed the mandate of the recently approved $400 million Safe Port Act, official says.
Defense
Survey signals low morale among DHS agriculture specialists
“Nothing is going well” is second most-frequent reply to a query on what’s good about the job.
Defense
Report: Biometric visitor tracking won't work at land exits
Implementation would be costly, require new infrastructure and lead to traffic backups.
Defense
Coast Guard chief stresses importance of focusing on employees
Thad Allen cites plans for possible joint-duty requirements across Homeland Security agencies.
Defense
European officials seek answers on use of passenger data
Agreement with the EU seeks deletion of passenger data within four years; DHS screening system can keep information for up to 40 years.
Defense
Bill creating HHS bioterror research agency on Bush’s desk
Measure would reduce the Homeland Security Department’s role in the event of a bioterror attack.
Tech
Report calls data-mining expensive, ineffective
Technology needed to obtain precise results does not exist, researchers find.
Defense
National Guard supporters to renew bid to elevate chief
Goal is to increase the stature of the Air and Army National Guard and give the chief a greater voice in Pentagon budget and strategy decisions.
Defense
IG urges Customs officials to better use intelligence
Procedures for dealing with high-risk cargo shipments need tweaking, investigators say.
Defense
Opposition to DHS traveler screening program mounts
In the latest twist, international travel associations have signed a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Defense
Appeals panel hears arguments on Defense labor relations rules
Defense lawyers continue to argue for a redefinition of “collective bargaining.”
Defense
Report: Dems should address rail security, grants process
Analysis also recommends oversight of biometric passports and stronger diplomacy.
Defense
House rejects bill to rate merits of defense earmarks
Supporters said the measure would have allowed the public a look at what they argue is a shadowy Pentagon budget process.
Defense