Defense

FEMA chief details preparations for hurricane season

Staff of disaster assistance employees has doubled from about 4,000 before Katrina to about 8,000.

Management

White House vows to keep pushing for line-item veto bill

Democrats nearly united against veto bill and broader package of budget reforms.

Defense

Canadian leader urges flexibility on border ID program

Prime minister indicates he supports efforts to delay implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

Defense

Commerce secretary attacks use of ‘amnesty’ in immigration debate

President Bush’s proposal would only allow illegal immigrants to become citizens after clearing hurdles, Gutierrez says.

Management

Bush urges Senate to give him line-item veto

Administration frames issue as a bipartisan imperative, highlighting Democratic support.

News

Bush taps Wall Street executive to lead Treasury Department

Departure of John Snow has been the subject of speculation for months.

Defense

Bush sets plan to beef up Border Patrol, send in Guard

Six thousand National Guard members will be deployed to Mexican border pending implementation of initiative to add 6,000 border control officers by the end of 2008.

Management

Panel gives nominee to be OMB director a light grilling

Questions focus on debt accumulated under Bush.

Management

White House staff changes continue

Press secretary announces his resignation and Karl Rove gives up some of his responsibilities.

Management

New top White House aide hints at shakeup

Joshua Bolten, who took over Friday, told staff members planning to resign by the end of the year anyway to leave soon.

News

Bush blames bureaucracy for Katrina failures

President expresses frustration at reports of empty trailers meant for Katrina victims, asks DHS chief to find a use for them.

News

Senator announces plan for U.S. entity to run ports

Opponents of ports deal say new development is promising, but needs more review.

News

Bush offers governors improved lines of communication

President stands firm on policies, but pledges to do a better job of consulting with governors on issues including potential National Guard cuts.

News

White House hastens to brief lawmakers on ports deal

Press secretary says media coverage inflamed opposition to the plan.

News

Bush says speech will 'elevate tone' in capital

Signals he will strike conciliatory note in Tuesday's State of the Union address.

Defense

Bush says troop levels will decline, but 'victory' is goal

White House releases unclassified version of U.S. strategy to win in Iraq.

Defense

White House says Katrina inquiry helps with latest storm

Preliminary findings being implemented in preparation for Wilma.

Defense

Katrina oversight proposals compete for Congress' attention

Move to establish central board to oversee recovery efforts appears to be on back burner.

Management

Senators seek to rein in Katrina purchase card limit

Support building for move to reverse rise in purchase limit from $2,500 to $250,000 on government employee credit cards.

Defense

Bush unveils steps to help victims with federal benefits

Every affected household will be granted $2,000 in emergency disaster relief.