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