Defense
Dueling Senate bills target immigration, border security
Bills would revamp visa program, as well as enhance enforcement and border security.
Defense
Subcommittee raps space program costs, delays
Lawmakers concerned that repeated issues with key space programs are sign of larger problems with the Pentagon's weapons-buying practices.
Defense
Pennsylvania, Illinois take legal steps to halt base closures
Governors argue they weren't consulted about potential changes to National Guard units.
Defense
Hawaiian lawmakers urge base-closing commission to forget Pearl Harbor
Initially spared in this base-closure round, the historic Hawaii base is getting a second look from BRAC commissioners.
Defense
Urban, rural divide marks debate over security aid
Plan to revamp the first responder spending formula met with contention.
Defense
Senate showdown looms over first-responder funding
Two senators have offered legislation to revamp the spending formula as an amendment to the fiscal 2006 Homeland Security appropriations measure.
Defense
Bush praises FBI antiterror efforts
National Security Service seeks to help agents investigate crimes before and after they happen in order to prevent new attacks, president said.
Defense
Senators warn FEMA to avoid waste and fraud in hurricane response
Agency should put controls in place, senators say.
Tech
DHS information security plans lacking, GAO says
Computer security plans at Homeland Security Department criticized after 11-month cybersecurity review.
Defense
Border Patrol seeks to expand program to remove illegal immigrants
Agency hopes to win approval from Homeland Security higher-ups to boost expedited removal efforts within weeks.
Defense
House, Senate spar on protecting DHS whistleblowers
Bills in each chamber differ on whether to extend whistleblower rights to employees.
Defense
London attacks fuel debate over U.S. transit security
Apparent terrorist attacks on London commuter systems spark heightened concerns about U.S. mass transit vulnerabilities.
Defense
Senators question Pentagon's reasoning for base closings
Decision to shutter Portsmouth Naval Shipyard threatens the future of Navy shipbuilding, training and research in the coastal region, lawmakers argue.
Defense
Pentagon releases homeland defense strategy
Plan outlines how the military will take action abroad and within the United States over the next 10 years.
Defense
Connecticut officials question savings for base closure
Lawmakers say the Pentagon low-balled the cost of closing the New London Submarine Base.
Defense
Defense employees to get anti-spyware software
A $6.9 million contract will safeguard 4 million computers in both offices and homes with security software.
Defense