Defense

House GOP creates permanent Homeland Security panel

But critics argue that the new committee lacks sufficient jurisdiction over Homeland Security operations.

Defense

House speaker faces challenge on permanent Homeland Security panel

Latest proposal would give revamped committee jurisdiction over the Homeland Security Department's internal operations, while continuing oversight role of other panels.

Defense

Senate approves intelligence reform bill

Measure to create national intelligence director and overhaul intelligence apparatus now heads to President Bush.

Defense

Compromise clears way for intelligence overhaul vote

Following several phone calls involving President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, negotiators finally break impasse. House and Senate votes are likely Tuesday and Wednesday.

Defense

House passes intelligence overhaul bill

Overcoming opposition of key legislators, measure passes by a wide margin and heads to the Senate.

Defense

Prospects for intelligence overhaul bill remain uncertain

House leaders may not decide until Monday whether to schedule a vote on the bill.

Defense

Bush to press for action on intelligence overhaul measure

Defense

9/11 panel vice chair seeks 'fourth quarter' rally on intel reform

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Ind., urges President Bush to get involved in reviving overhaul bill.

Defense

Intelligence overhaul supporters seek options

Senate conferees say it is now up to President Bush and House GOP leaders to push for an agreement.

Defense

Passage of intel bill may rest on speedy accord, aides say

Role of the proposed national intelligence director still a sticking point for conferees.

Defense

House GOP conferees to reject latest Senate intelligence offer

Biggest obstacle remains whether the Defense secretary or a new national intelligence director should have budget authority for the Pentagon's intelligence assets.

Defense

Senate conferees offer compromise on intelligence overhaul

New proposal gives ground on the issue of whether the Pentagon should retain control over part of the intelligence budget.

Defense

No intel deal in sight, but negotiators remain optimistic

Defense

House draws line on budget authority for intelligence director

Senate conferees refuse to back off their original proposal, House leader complains.

Defense

Conferees making little progress on intelligence overhaul

A House GOP aide accused Senate conferees of holding immigration and law enforcement provisions "hostage" until a deal is reached on the proposed national intelligence director.

Tech

Homeland Security tech spending on the way up

President Bush and Congress have provided the Homeland Security Department millions of dollars next year for a myriad of technology-related programs.