Defense
Justice Department to get a national security chief
Patriot Act reauthorization would create a division to oversee counter-terrorism, counter-espionage and FISA-warrant-seeking shop.
Defense
Administration officials say port takeover underwent rigorous review
Deputy Defense secretary says more U.S. warships reside in the United Arab Emirates than anywhere in the world outside of the United States.
Defense
Battle looms over Pentagon plan to cut B-52 bomber force
Air Force wants to put money saved into upgrades for remaining bombers.
Defense
Report: Plan for border surveillance system posed too many risks
GAO backs Homeland Security Department’s decision to re-evaluate program to install sensors, cameras and databases along the borders.
Defense
Controversial counter-terror program lives on
Total Information Awareness, which lawmakers halted more than two years ago, was stopped in name only, National Journal has learned.
Defense
White House: Agencies remain unprepared for disasters
Report avoids blaming specific officials for Katrina failures, backs decision to strip FEMA of preparedness activities.
Tech
Homeland Security gets half of IT boost in Bush budget
Administration’s fiscal 2007 request would increase technology funding for DHS by 21 percent.
Defense
Congress to look at agencies' efforts to fight avian flu
Panel examining whether DHS, HHS initiatives are integrated.
Defense
Senate leader could produce own border security bill
Aide says Majority Leader Bill Frist is poised to write separate legislation depending on what kind of bill emerges from Judiciary Committee.
Defense
Intelligence CIO seeks product certification overhaul
Process for validating new technologies should be standardized across agencies, Dale Meyerrose says.
Defense
Senator changes position on reducing Navy's aircraft carrier fleet
Quadrennial Defense Review influences key senator’s newfound support for plans to cut aircraft carriers in favor of expanding overall fleet.
Defense
State Department unveils trial of electronic passports
Privacy advocates say that despite modifications, new documents remain vulnerable.
Defense
Lawmakers demand information on sale of U.S. port operations
Process that would allow a state-owned Dubai company to operate ports comes under scrutiny.
Defense
TSA told not to count on increased passenger fees
Chair of appropriations subcommittee accuses agency’s director of submitting an unrealistic budget plan.
Defense
Rumsfeld defends budget decisions on weapons systems
Defense secretary also stands by his decision to stop production of C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes in 2008.
Defense
Overhaul of emergency management system urged
Democrats call for removal of FEMA from Homeland Security, but DHS secretary resists calls for restructuring.
Defense
McCain to probe Air Force contracting for cargo planes
Officials say Air Force will enter a more transparent agreement with aircraft maker Lockheed Martin by the end of the year.
Defense
Committee grills Army leaders on cuts
Plan to cut number of planned combat brigades by nearly 10 percent while continuing heavy deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan met with skepticism came from both sides of the aisle.
Defense
First responders detail emergency communications problems
Key issues include lack of equipment standards, inadequate funding and turf wars among federal, state and local officials.
Defense