Defense
Homeland security agencies, military mobilize for G8 summit
Federal agencies unveil protection and surveillance plans, but questions linger over whether homeland security roles are clear enough.
Defense
Threat warning creates confusion over homeland security roles
House Homeland Security Committee may hold hearings on how agencies issue threat warnings.
Defense
House panel schedules markup of Homeland Security bill
Committee will take up the first-ever authorization of the Homeland Security Department.
Defense
The Fallen: A profile of U.S. troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan
Memorial Day is an appropriate moment to pause and take notice of those who have paid the ultimate price.
Defense
Panel finds complexity slows U.S. antiterrorism spending
Despite the best intentions of all parties, money is slow to work its way through the pipeline.
Defense
Defense Department lacks staff to tackle security clearance backlog
Defense Security Service investigators complain about having to adapt to OPM's case management system.
Defense
FBI unveils plan for better computers and information access for agents
New chief information officer challenges claims that the bureau has made little progress since 9/11.
Defense
Interagency task force to address new terror threats
The FBI has set up a new ad hoc organization to deal with intelligence suggesting al Qaeda plans U.S. attacks this summer.
Defense
New Air Force tanker studies to face close scrutiny
Sen. John McCain, a leading critic of the Air Force's plans, says process "will remain an issue of continuing interest to me."
Defense
Energy Department outlines plan for securing nuclear materials
The $450 million initiative involves creating a new organization within the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Defense
CDC restructures to better battle bioterror
Reorganization effort also aimed at increasing focus on disease prevention.
Defense
Army requested company’s interrogators for Iraq prison
Interior inspector general will probe details of use of technology contract to hire interrogation services from CACI Inc.
Tech
Homeland Security told to improve IT strategy
Department should limit information technology investments until it finalizes systems integration plan, GAO says.
Defense
Americans on homeland security: Ready and willing but uninformed
Study highlights communications gap between Homeland Security officials and citizens.
Defense
TSA boosts screener staffing at key airports
Others are slated for modest cuts to keep the agency under a workforce limit mandated by Congress.
Defense
Group of Alaskans sues TSA over screening system
Suit seeks clear guidelines on when the government can collect information about travelers.
Defense
Democrats urge hearings in Abu Ghraib scandal
GOP leaders have argued Congress should exercise its oversight power only if the military's investigation is deemed insufficient.
Defense