Defense

Senator to question Army's acquisition of tech network

Commercial designation of program source of concern for Sen. John McCain.

Defense

Senator fights to keep state and local security grants

Senate panel chief will not support the administration’s homeland security spending proposal.

Defense

Homeland Security bureau readies request for more money

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau financial problems led to hiring freeze and spending restrictions.

Defense

Lawmaker lights fuse under Coast Guard to get report

Commandant told that budget increase will be withheld until report on Deepwater acquisition program is delivered.

Defense

Border, interior enforcement called severely lacking

Current and former officials tell Congress of lack of clear mission, poor coordination, inept management and infighting.

Defense

Senate panel confirms nominee for DHS deputy post

Michael Jackson's nomination now moves to the Senate floor.

Tech

Homeland security tech grants could total $11 billion

More dollars proposed for border and port security and mass transportation systems over the next five years.

Defense

Navy seeks to issue a new order: Abandon shipyards

With Navy leaders envisioning a fleet of smaller, faster and more agile ships, the future of the country's large shipbuilders is sinking fast.

Defense

House panel sends $81 billion supplemental war bill to floor

Appropriations Committee trims $650 million from original request by President Bush for $81.9 billion.

Defense

DHS deputy nominee fields lawmakers' questions

Committee could approve Michael Jackson’s nomination this week.

Defense

Turmoil erupts over merging homeland security agencies

House panel to hold hearing on merging the bureaus of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

Defense

DHS employee appeals go to the top of the pile

Merit Systems Protection Board officials say provisions in the new Homeland Security personnel system require the agency to start giving priority to its cases.

Defense

Bush chooses former VA chief for BRAC commission

Defense Department will make its recommendations for closures and realignments in mid-May.

Defense

Lawmakers take hard look at Air Force fighter programs

Budget may not sustain both Joint Strike Fighter and F/A-22.

Defense

Senators try again to strengthen public health workforce

Proposed legislation would provide scholarships and loan repayments for government public health workers.