Defense
House Armed Services chief backs increases for weapons, pay
The new chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says he'll push to significantly increase military spending on weapons, technology and troop salaries.
Defense
Transportation security chief says no to collective bargaining
Transportation Security Administrator James Loy issued an order Thursday prohibiting federal baggage and passenger screeners from unionizing, citing national security concerns.
Defense
House approves Homeland Security headquarters lease
The Bush administration won approval from the House Wednesday for its plan to lease a headquarters for the Homeland Security Department, a move that could aid plans to locate the new department in Northern Virginia.
Defense
Quick strikes
The Pentagon has approved an Iraq war plan that features rapid strikes to topple Saddam Hussein early in a potential conflict.
Defense