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.

Tech

Bush announces pick for homeland CIO

Defense

Postal anthrax survivor files $100 million lawsuit

Defense

Quick strikes

The Pentagon has approved an Iraq war plan that features rapid strikes to topple Saddam Hussein early in a potential conflict.

Tech

National cybersecurity plan omits industry mandates

Defense

Turf battles could hamper launch of Homeland Security Department

The already-difficult job of the new Homeland Security Department is complicated by the fact that several congressional committees are vying for oversight.