Defense

Army project illustrates promise, shortcomings of data mining

Maverick analysts in 2000 turned up names of some 9/11 hijackers, but methods called into question.

Defense

FBI, Pentagon pay for access to trove of public records

Newly revealed documents show extent of work performed by Choicepoint, the largest and most sophisticated aggregator of public records on U.S. citizens and residents.

Tech Insider

Diagnosis Data

Defense

Federal government’s role in bird-flu response limited

Role would be largely policy-oriented and advisory, observers say.

News

Federal emphasis on terrorist threat frustrates local disaster response officials

First responders seek more leeway, help in preparing for natural disasters.

News And Analysis

Hot and Cool

Features

The New Spy Masters

Defense

New House overseer takes cautious approach to Homeland Security

A Q&A with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.

Career Achievement

Going the Distance

Science And Environment

Brain Power

Defense

Cuts to disaster mitigation program questioned in wake of hurricane response

Critics say Bush administration axed Clinton-era program because it worked.

Features

It's Just Business

Chief Information Officers

David Wennergren

Chief Information Officers

Charles Havekost

Chief Information Officers

Scott Charbo

Chief Information Officers

Ira Hobbs

Defense

Lawmakers may fight for FEMA's freedom

Merging FEMA with DHS shifted the agency's energies away from its focus on natural disasters to terrorism response.

Features

An Internet Of Things

Leadership Profile

The Turnaround

Tech Insider

The Journeyman