Defense
Panel slams bureaucracy over 9/11 failures
Recommendations for overhauling federal agencies expected at end of July.
Defense
Federal commission outlines Sept. 11 plot
Report reveals terrorists had ambitious plans that were disrupted in part by U.S. immigration officials and laws.
Defense
Whistleblowers ask federal workers to come forward with 9/11 evidence
Justice Department moves to prevent whistleblower, Congress and federal court from disclosing information about attacks.
Defense
Privacy group sues TSA, Justice over airline passenger data
Complaint alleges agencies have failed to adequately respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
Defense
Contractor vows to continue work on $10 billion border system
Lawmakers decry Homeland Security Department’s decision to award contract to Accenture because company is based in Bermuda.
Defense
House chair says DHS should lead intelligence analysis
Homeland Security Committee Chairman Christopher Cox, R-Calif., says housing such efforts within the CIA is only an "interim step."
Defense
Popular culture clashes with homeland security mission, panel chief says
House Homeland Security Committee chairman takes on filmmaker Michael Moore.
Defense
Army stops soldiers from leaving units designated for Iraq, Afghanistan
New stop-loss policy is aimed at maintaining unit cohesion, Pentagon says.
Defense
Critics: Long deployments strain soldiers, reveal deeper problems
Wednesday's sweeping stop-loss order could jeopardize future recruitment and retention efforts, especially in reserve units.
Defense
Homeland security agencies, military mobilize for G8 summit
Federal agencies unveil protection and surveillance plans, but questions linger over whether homeland security roles are clear enough.
Defense
Threat warning creates confusion over homeland security roles
House Homeland Security Committee may hold hearings on how agencies issue threat warnings.
Defense
FBI unveils plan for better computers and information access for agents
New chief information officer challenges claims that the bureau has made little progress since 9/11.
Defense
Interagency task force to address new terror threats
The FBI has set up a new ad hoc organization to deal with intelligence suggesting al Qaeda plans U.S. attacks this summer.
Defense
Americans on homeland security: Ready and willing but uninformed
Study highlights communications gap between Homeland Security officials and citizens.
Defense
TSA boosts screener staffing at key airports
Others are slated for modest cuts to keep the agency under a workforce limit mandated by Congress.
Defense
Union calculates next step in battle to organize airport screeners
A recent court ruling opens a new loophole that unions can use to try to organize TSA screeners.
Defense
House Democrats seek to beef up federal privacy protections
Bill calls for privacy officers within all federal agencies and comprehensive review of laws and regulations.
News
New rail security directives released, but without funding
Homeland Security moves to improve rail security, but lawmakers and industry officials insist much more is needed.
Defense
Simulated attack at Pentagon tests government response capabilities
An exercise involving federal, state and local agencies shows what would happen if a dirty bomb went off at the Pentagon.
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