Defense
Army poised to cut guard troops to protect core program
Cuts could affect 10,500 troops and save $154 in annual payroll costs, but are likely to generate significant political opposition.
Defense
Forward Observer: Homeward Bound?
A withdrawal from Iraq would leave Bush with the challenge of securing adequate funding to back Iraqi forces.
Defense
Senate panel to take up Pentagon spokesman nomination
Armed Services Committee Democrats take issue with Dorrance Smith's published suggestions that U.S. television networks are partners with terrorist groups.
Defense
Backers of avian flu plan hoping to ride on Defense bill
Pentagon appropriations measure could be used to carry massive Labor-HHS spending bill, too.
Defense
9/11 commissioners cite failures to act on recommendations
Bush administration and Congress receive poor grades in more than a dozen areas, including allocations of homeland security funds.
Defense
Contracting probe could extend to CIA
Agency’s third-ranking official has long relationship with one of contractors identified in bribery case involving Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham.
Defense
Rumsfeld: Gulf oil, gas exploration could disrupt military activities
Expanded production could impede missile flights, low-flying drone aircraft, weapons testing and training, Defense secretary says.
Defense
Settlement paves way for retroactive language skills bonuses at CBP
Officers proficient in foreign languages but denied tests stand to earn back pay.
Defense
Ohio lawmakers to military: Good year to seek second tire supplier
Senators ask Army to consider second supplier for Stryker combat vehicle; arrangement would benefit Ohio-based Goodyear.
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