Defense

Bombings in London could spur bills on transit security

News

Legislation to elevate cybersecurity post may die in Senate

Measure could whither even though lawmakers, the private sector and government officials that Homeland Security must do more to prevent cyber attacks.

Defense

Lawmakers eye more money for Defense transformation

House slates Office of Force Transformation for major budget boost, even though it is a year late on launching a major initiative.

Defense

TSA says more money needed for airline security program

Agency has missed many deadlines for its Secure Flight program.

Defense

Coast Guard pleads to retain funds for upgrading fleet

Rep. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, said new plan "doesn't reflect reality."

Defense

Senate panel passes $30.8 billion homeland security bill

Bill focuses on weapons of mass destruction and border security.

Defense

Businessman, officials spar over withdrawn contract

Probe of failed border surveillance contract could lead to administrative or criminal charges.

Defense

Three Homeland Security panel members mull run for chairmanship

Slot will open up if if Senate confirms current panel chairman Christopher Cox, R-Calif., to serve as the next Securities and Exchange Commission chief.

Defense

Homeland panel critic arises as its possible chairman

Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, could take over the House Homeland Security Committee if Rep. Chris Cox, R-Calif., is confirmed as SEC chairman.

Defense

House aims to refocus agency's counterterrorism role

Spending bill would cut the DHS information analysis and infrastructure protection directorate budget by $5.8 million.

Management

House panel authorizes State Department funding

Bill includes $1.5 billion for embassy security and construction overseas.

Defense

GAO, panel find inadequate inspection of foreign cargo

Probes indicate DHS is inspecting less than 1 percent of containers overseas and 17.5 percent of high-risk cargo.

News

House subpanel OKs $57 billion for Justice, Commerce and State

Bill would increase funding for FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.