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Businessman, officials spar over withdrawn contract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.
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