Defense

DHS scraps computer pre-screening system, starts over

Privacy groups applaud changes, and seek more input in designing the new program.

Defense

TSA deputy announces resignation

Stephen McHale plans to seek opportunities in the private sector.

Defense

Conferees may set spending levels in Defense bill

The move could put an end to the budget stalemate.

Defense

Airports seek billions for new baggage screening systems

Only 18 of the nation’s 440 commercial airports will have systems installed by 2006.

Defense

Officials discuss efforts to network crime, terrorism data

A new FBI messaging system could replace current e-mail systems within the government.

Defense

Law enforcers may see gains under House spending bill

The FBI received a $624 million boost to revamp and enhance its intelligence, counterterrorism, cyber crime and counterintelligence activities.

Defense

Homeland authorization bill headed to markup

Democrats on the panel plan to offer amendments addressing rail, port and aviation security loopholes and other security items not included in the bill.

Defense

Senators push for stronger federal biodefense workforce

Bill would offer incentives for those who are studying biodefense-related fields and want to join the federal workforce.

Defense

Senators ask Justice Department to declassify Sept. 11 investigation results

Lawmakers say information contained in three reports is key to public oversight and reform of federal agencies.

Defense

House panel to debate homeland security authorization bill

A showdown is expected between Republicans and Democrats over the Homeland Security Department's first-ever authorization bill.

Defense

Probe to focus on potential exaggeration of Iraqi intelligence

Report prompts call for overhauling CIA and other agencies, including creating a director of national intelligence post.

Defense

Defense official outlines personnel system principles

Navy Secretary tells employees process is “like designing a complex weapon system.”

Defense

Americans will recognize CIA successes, Tenet says

A day before release of new report on intelligence shortcomings, CIA chief defends agency's actions, employees.