Defense & Homeland Security

The leading Senate Democrat on military matters said the shooting rampage at Fort Hood could be labeled a terrorist attack.

The pace of Afghanistan's surge is likely to be slower than the surge in Iraq due to Afghanistan's poor infrastructure.

The Defense secretary made his announcement after the first public congressional hearing into the shootings concluded.

President Barack Obama’s choice to handle Pentagon personnel issues said Thursday he would explore repealing the ban on openly gay people serving in the military.

No administration officials appeared at Thursday’s hearing despite requests by Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.).

House GOP lawmakers pledged on Wednesday to use all legislative means available to thwart the White House.

Congressional budget experts predict defense spending will decline steadily as a share of the U.S. gross domestic product, dipping below 3 percent by 2028.

Government officials on Tuesday briefed key lawmakers on the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, and are slated to provide more updates on Wednesday.

An interstate fight over the Navy’s nuclear aircraft carrier fleet will likely escalate next year.

Several Republican lawmakers are worried about the privacy issues of a DHS screening technology.