Defense
DHS: Guest worker program would help border agencies
Michael Chertoff encourages tougher penalties for employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
Defense
Bush says troop levels will decline, but 'victory' is goal
White House releases unclassified version of U.S. strategy to win in Iraq.
Defense
FAA restrictions bar wider use of drones to patrol border
After more than two years of negotiations, Homeland Security secures deal to fly one drone in the Tucson, Ariz., area.
Defense
Hearing on protections for national security whistleblowers postponed
Advocacy groups criticize witness list for the hearing, which has been delayed until January.
Defense
Contractors support military's psychological operations
Inside the hazy history of the Lincoln Group, whose work to covertly place articles written by American troops in Iraqi media has suddenly made headlines.
Tech
Use of telework in Katrina aftermath limited
Some federal offices affected by the hurricane found the alternate work arrangement impractical.
Defense
Efforts to boost air marshal service fall short, GAO finds
Homeland Security has yet to expand training, career opportunities for marshals, according to a new report.
Defense
California lawmakers urge Air Force to bolster C-17 production
Defense Department study is expected to recommend purchasing only 180 of the cargo planes, meaning sprawling production lines could be shut down in 2008.
Defense
House leaders to focus on narrow border security bill
President Bush's call for broader immigration reform could get warmer reception in Senate.
Defense
National security whistleblowers boycott upcoming hearing
Subcommittee defends proposed witness list, which includes inspectors general and a former FBI agent.
Defense
Dems seeking retroactive coverage for hurricane victims
House and Senate last week approved emergency legislation to increase FEMA's borrowing authority from $3.5 billion to $18.5 billion to pay flood insurance claims related to hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Defense
Opposition to Army sexual assault database grows
Proposed system for tracking incidents has yet to be launched.
Defense
Defense Department helps secure former Soviet 'antiplague' sites
Sites established as a means of detecting, assessing and thwarting spread of dangerous diseases are viewed as potential proliferation and public health threats.
Defense
Judge sets date to consider challenge to Defense personnel rules
Hearing set for Jan. 24 in union lawsuit against National Security Personnel System.
Defense
CIA veterans speak out against torture
Ex-officers worry that proposed exemption to anti-torture legislation would institutionalize the practice.
Defense
Former NASA executive to head Homeland Security aviation unit
Michael Kostelnik to step in during difficult transition period for new aviation wing.
Defense
Congress OKs funds to fortify planes against attack
But House lawmakers said preliminary results of program "are not entirely encouraging."
Defense
House chairman seeks to speed talks on Defense bill
Authorization bill approves military personnel accounts, including bonuses that would expire before Congress returns in January.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more disaster relief contracts for small businesses
Bill would require DHS to create a new database of small, disadvantaged companies available for recovery work.
Defense