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Defense
FEMA weighs options for stretching budget into next week
Congress has never allowed the disaster relief fund to run out of money.
News
Internal investigation opened into CIA-NYPD relationship
The probe follows a report that the spy agency was aiding the police department.
Defense
A decade after 9/11 attacks, U.S. still grappling with detainee policy
The struggle to strike a balance in handling insurgents raises fundamental legal questions about where to take them, how long to hold them and when to fold each case.
Defense
Homeland Security chief: Disaster aid is running out
Relief fund is running so low that new recovery projects have been halted, Janet Napolitano says.
Defense
Senate bill provides $6 billion in disaster aid
That's more than double what the House passed for disaster relief.
Defense
9/11 led to spending binge on homeland security grants
Some of the money has been put to good use, but reports have revealed problems involving no-bid contracts, non-working equipment, and poor coordination of resources.
Defense
Acting head of ATF reassigned
Kenneth Melson will be replaced by U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota B. Todd Jones.
News
Agencies respond as Irene makes its way up the East Coast
President Obama praises interagency coordination efforts.
News
Obama calls on residents in hurricane's path to prepare for worst
The federal government is taking the storm 'very seriously,' HHS Secretary Napolitano says.
Defense
As hurricane approaches, quake raises emergency preparedness questions
Earthquake underscores the need for people to have emergency backup communication plans, FEMA chief says.
Defense
As Qaddafi's government comes apart, new concerns for U.S.
Fierce critics of Obama's handling of the Libyan conflict say he should now step up assistance to the new regime.
Defense
Senate panel cuts more than $500 million from spy operations
Bill would reduce intelligence spending by about 1 percent.
Defense
Soldier charged in bomb plot targeting Fort Hood personnel
Case has renewed concerns about the threat posed by so-called lone-wolf extremists.
Defense
Senate confirms Mueller to head FBI for two more years
Chamber also approves Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as the next ambassador to China.
Defense
Justice to drop investigations into CIA officials involved in torture
Department will continue to investigate those responsible for detainee deaths.
Defense
Senators, administration clash over Libya operations
State offers nuanced legal arguments for Obama's decision to conduct military operations in Libya without congressional authorization.
Defense
Was U.S. intelligence on bin Laden off target?
Officials have yet to report evidence that any of the plots the terrorist mastermind mulled over in his Pakistan compound actually became operational.
Defense
Trains a target for al Qaeda, DHS says
There's no information pointing to an imminent threat against U.S. railroads, however.
Defense
Bin Laden found in room with guns, U.S. officials say
The weapons were an AK-47 and a pistol, according to a government official.
Defense
Napolitano lashes out at border critics
Homeland Security head says opponents of federal efforts to beef up border security are just being political.
