Defense

Ridge hints at border agency consolidation

White House Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge on Tuesday signaled that new recommendations for reorganizing federal immigration and border agencies might be coming.

Defense

Rogue elephant's return?

There's a danger that the CIA will interpret President Bush's "go do it" mandate to fight terrorism as an "anything goes" license.

Defense

State Department gains access to FBI crime database

Under a new rule, the State Department will be able to access certain FBI records to conduct more extensive background checks on foreigners applying for visas.

Defense

New agency aims to improve flow of anti-terror information

A new federal organization has the daunting task of convincing secretive organizations such as the CIA, FBI and Defense Intelligence Agency to share information.

Defense

Oversight of missile defense agency reduced

Defense

Pigging out

If he's serious about battling pork, President Bush should veto any overly larded military construction bill.