Defense
Intelligence reform bill boosts hiring at Homeland Security agencies
Legislation orders more border agents and provides funding for aviation security improvements.
Defense
Senate approves intelligence reform bill
Measure to create national intelligence director and overhaul intelligence apparatus now heads to President Bush.
Defense
Pentagon blames Air Force Academy leaders for sexual misconduct scandal
Pointing to a failed chain of command, Pentagon promises policy changes to prevent future mishandling of sexual assault accusations.
Defense
FDA asked to regulate advertising of anthrax vaccine
Lawyers hold up recent federal court ruling against the drug.
Defense
House passes intelligence overhaul bill
Overcoming opposition of key legislators, measure passes by a wide margin and heads to the Senate.
Defense
Former commander calls for new military-civilian planning organization
Problems in Iraq were realized years ago, but government did not force interagency planning, says retired Marine general.
Defense
OMB sides with Senate on Air Force tankers deal
White House rejects assertions by House lawmakers that the Air Force could continue current efforts to acquire 100 tanker aircraft from Boeing.
Defense
Cost of unmanned aerial vehicle program triples
The Defense Department has sought additional capabilities for the aircraft, resulting in the production of fewer units than originally planned.
Defense
Compromise clears way for intelligence overhaul vote
Following several phone calls involving President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, negotiators finally break impasse. House and Senate votes are likely Tuesday and Wednesday.
Defense
Pentagon increases reliance on supplemental budget requests
House budget chairman says lawmakers are "growing frustrated" with the Defense Department's fiscal planning.
Defense
Prospects for intelligence overhaul bill remain uncertain
House leaders may not decide until Monday whether to schedule a vote on the bill.
Defense
DHS doles out $2.5 billion in grants to states, high-risk areas
Funding is targeted to areas based on population, threats and critical infrastructure.
Defense
Army undersecretary retiring Friday
Les Brownlee led the service through three turbulent years of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and a huge nation-buiilding effort.
Defense
Army seeks more help as war expenses outpace funding
Army officials recently asked Congress to shift funds out of fiscal 2005 military personnel appropriations to cover equipment costs.
Defense
Nonprofits continue move to overturn federal terrorist-screening rule
Government issues guidance on how organizations are expected to comply with anti-terrorism regulation.
Defense