Defense
Senator seeks interagency border security task force
John Cornyn of Texas says existing organizations aren't coordinating intelligence and interdiction operations.
Defense
Senators question U.S. preparedness in wake of Japan's crisis
FEMA says there is no clear answer on first response to a nuclear plant catastrophe.
Defense
Tensions arise over revised intelligence measure
House version of authorization bill would require development of system to detect unauthorized release of government secrets.
News
Short-term funding measure to prevent shutdown expected to pass
But lawmakers don't see end game in sight to resolve disputes over funding measure for rest of year.
Defense
Senator: Feds should "put the brakes on" new nuke plants after Japanese disaster
Joe Lieberman says he doesn't want to halt new construction, but to take time for reviews of crisis in Japan.
Defense
Days of border security boosts appear over
Obama's fiscal 2012 budget request for Homeland Security does not seek big funding increases for border efforts, and actually decreases spending in some areas.
Defense
White House cuts Homeland Security, Justice grants
Fiscal 2012 request reduces or eliminates funding for several popular grant programs that help state and local communities.
Defense
Fiscal battles loom over DHS grants, disaster assistance
Homeland Security budget plan calls for $300 million less than fiscal 2011 request.
Defense
Senate probe finds gaps persist in preventing domestic attacks
Report on 2009 terrorist attack at Fort Hood, Texas, faults FBI and Defense Department for not taking sufficient action to identify and prevent terrorist plots.
Defense
Top intelligence panel Democrat open to spending cuts
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Md., is reviewing spy agency budgets for places to trim fat.
Defense
Homeland Security chief announces end of color-coded threat alerts
System has been roundly criticized for being confusing and too vague.
Defense
Report: FBI spy powers too broad
Law center calls for better oversight to avoid abuses of guidelines that allow agents to initiate surveillance without a manager’s approval and without probable cause.
Defense
House Democrats want panel overseeing intelligence spending reinstated
Democrats argue it would help ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely, while Republicans counter that it would be redundant.
Defense
Senate Judiciary panel plans to review use of 'invasive' scanners at airports
Chairman Patrick Leahy says government must strike a balance between defending against terrorists and protecting citizens’ constitutional rights.
Defense
Congress faces series of homeland security decisions
Key issues range from cybersecurity to border control.
Defense
Gates moves to overhaul, boost military intelligence
Demand from ground commanders for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets continues to exceed the military’s supply, secretary says.
Defense
What critics call a ‘CRomnibus’ boosts security spending
Draft in the House includes funding for more whole-body imaging machines at airports, and for border security and immigration enforcement endeavors.
Defense
Texan expresses confidence he'll win Armed Services contest
The prospect of Silvestre Reyes becoming the top Democrat on military committee has created a complicated race for the ranking member position on Intelligence, the panel he currently chairs.
Defense
TSA chief sees airline security as his paramount concern
Pistole says enhanced physical pat-downs are necessary to ensure safety.
Defense
Panel faults agencies on notification of secret activities
The committee examined 16 instances, spanning three administrations.
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