Defense
Sources say senator is blocking base closure nominations
Sen. Trent Lott, a staunch opponent of BRAC, may prevent confirmation of former VA Secretary Anthony Principi and eight other panel nominees.
Defense
Group launches system to link emergency agencies
National Emergency and Alerting Response System would deploy emergency messaging by using national data standards.
Defense
Lawmakers fault changes in Coast Guard acquisition program
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, laments that the agency has stretched the time frame for completing the Deepwater program to as long as 25 years.
Defense
DHS beefs up security along Arizona-Mexico border
Move comes just days before hundreds of citizens are scheduled to descend on the area to make the case that the government is not doing enough to stop illegal immigration.
Defense
Cadet: Sexual assault scandal at academy is leadership’s fault
Beth Davis, who said she was raped while at the Air Force Academy, hopes the military takes panel’s recommendations seriously.
Defense
Strategy trumps money on intelligence reform, says former governor
Homeland Security Department must shift focus from vulnerabilities to threats, says former Virginia Gov. James Gilmore.
Defense
Defense policies on GSA contracts are confusing, officials say
New Pentagon rules on use of GSA and other non-Defense contracts were implemented after discovery of procurement abuses.
Defense
New chief selected to lead U.S. Park Police
Former chief Teresa Chambers vows to continue legal battle to win back the position.
Tech
Passenger screening system may not be ready by August
GAO also says privacy protections for the Secure Flight system may not be met.
Defense
Lobbyists work base-closing issue; effectiveness unclear
Defense analysts question whether the millions of dollars being spent on lobbying activities will pay off.
Defense
Pentagon offers new reservist health benefits
For every 90 days of active-duty service, Guard and Reserve personnel will be eligible for a year of Tricare coverage, if they continuing serving in the reserves.
Defense
Bush administration urged to delay launch of passenger screening system
Secure Flight not ready for deployment, critics say.
Defense
Lawmaker mulls re-examination of Oklahoma City bombing
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher wants to probe rumors that federal officials were involved in the bombing; Oklahoma governor says such allegations make "absolutely no sense."
Defense
DHS inspector general cites gaps in visitor tracking program
Multibillion-dollar border security system has checked only a fraction of foreigners against terrorist and criminal watch lists.
Defense
Port discussion moves beyond containers
Critics say inland ports are neglected in homeland security planning.
Defense