Defense
Homeland Security officials defend student visitor system
As international students arrive in Washington, officials say Student and Exchange Visitor Information System balances efficiency, security.
Defense
Secret Service coordinator in the eye of convention storm
Steve Hughes, the Secret Service's chief coordinator for GOP convention security, has spent 15 months preparing for the event.
Defense
Unseen multi-agency security force on the job at GOP convention
Nearly 22,000 officers are standing guard at or near the convention site, and 66 federal, state, and local agencies are working together at a nerve center.
Defense
Senators differ over Pentagon control of intelligence agencies
Top Democrat on Senate Intelligence Committee proposes split control of Defense intelligence organizations in times of war.
Defense
Bush issues order boosting CIA director's authority
President also moves to create a national counterterrorism center and set guidelines for sharing intelligence among agencies.
Defense
Officials warn of potential attacks on VA hospitals
Such facilities may be “attractive targets” because of lower security than military bases, FBI and DHS warn.
Defense
TSA to debut revised pre-screening program early next year
New system aims to address privacy concerns raised by controversial CAPPS II effort.
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Pentagon developing system to protect buildings from bio, chem attacks
Program is slated for a demonstration in early 2006.
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Border agency kicks off courtesy training
'Gentler, kinder' training program for customs and border personnel a waste of resources, labor unions say.
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Investigators recommend criminal charges in Abu Ghraib prison scandal
Report casts blame on soldiers and contract employees; discipline recommended for five officers.
Defense
Agency pushing Los Alamos to resume projects too soon, critics say
Watchdog group charges that the safety overseer wants to relax precautions.
Defense
9/11 commissioner: Threat of airplane suicide bombing has increased
TSA chief says agency is close to rolling out a passenger screening system and a comprehensive strategic plan.
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Lawmakers question security of DOE shipment of plutonium to France
Democrats, antinuclear groups say transport planned for next month could be vulnerable to terrorist attack.
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Panel: Prison abuses reveal ‘string of failures’
Independent panel's assessment stops short of calling for resignations of Pentagon leaders.
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Agencies misuse classification authority, managers say
Officials tell lawmakers that at least 50 percent of all classified documents should be made public.
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Senate chairman unveils intelligence reform proposal
Idea to put parts of the CIA and Defense Department under the control of a new national intelligence director runs into swift opposition.
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Border and customs officials cite low morale, security gaps
Union releases survey of 500 Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers.
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