Defense

Homeland Security creates independent research center

The Homeland Security Department has created a top-secret, independent research center to review security initiatives for the department and other agencies.

Defense

House homeland panel chairman has modest agenda

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Christopher Cox, R-Calif., seeks to avoid major initiatives that would cross into other House committees' turf.

Defense

U.S., Europe seek to cooperate on transportation security

Senior officials from the United States and Europe on Monday launched an initiative to increase cooperation on security and law enforcement matters in an effort to better stop terrorist threats.

Defense

Lawmakers, GAO call for better continuity of operations planning

Continuity of Operations plans from federal agencies and departments reveal inconsistencies in determining essential functions.

Defense

House lawmaker offers $50 billion war supplemental