Defense
A First Look Inside Border Patrol's 'Iceboxes'
Images unsealed by a U.S. federal court in Tucson, Arizona, show migrants crammed into holding cells and huddling together for warmth.
Defense
The Changing U.S. Story on Sending $400 Million to Iran
After suggesting the timing of a cash delivery was unrelated to the freeing of hostages, the State Department admits the two were contingent.
Defense
The Military Is Genetically Modifying Bacteria to Make Even Tinier Computers
The biosynthetic microbe could wire future nanoelectronics after Navy-funded researchers supercharged its conductivity.
Defense
No Political Meddling with FOIA Requests, Pentagon Watchdog Finds
But IG recommends improvements in department’s notification of releases.
Defense
Pentagon: We're Closer Than Ever to Lasers That Can Stop Iranian, North Korean Missiles
With global demand for missile defense surging, US officials are fine-tuning cheaper, more powerful laser weapons.
Nextgov
Stanford's 'Hacking for Defense' Class Expands to Diplomacy
The class unleashed engineering grad students on national security problems.
Defense
The Navy is Naming a Ship After Slain Gay Rights Leader Harvey Milk
It's one of six ships named for civil rights pioneers.
Defense
GAO and Pentagon Disagree on Budgeting for Operations and Maintenance
$149 billion was "realigned" over five years mostly from overseas operations.
Defense
Navy Pilots Describe How the F-35's Brains Will Change Air Warfare
Navy Pilots gave the F-35 rave reviews during a show-and-tell at sea, but questions remain about its troubled software.
Defense
What Will Americans Do About Their Fear of Terrorism?
The United States has faced threats before and after 9/11. Its test will be the choices it makes about constitutional rights and freedoms.
Defense
Guantanamo's Shrinking Population
The Obama administration announced Monday the transfer of 15 prisoners to the United Arab Emirates.
Defense
America Cannot Stop Every Terror Attack
The U.S. government has spent a lot of money on national security since 9/11. It could use those funds in better ways to improve and save lives.
Defense
Russian-Linked Group Leaks U.S. Lawmakers’ Phone Numbers, Emails
Late Friday, an online figure linked to Russian intelligence groups released the personal information of several lawmakers, part of an established pattern.
Defense
Homeland Security Department Builds Ties to Middle-Eastern Police Group
DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson notes the rapid expansion of community partnerships to counter terrorism.
Defense
Terrorism Only Works on Nations That Aren’t Ready for It
Since 9/11, national-security officials have made policy on a myth of American invulnerability. They should have been preparing everyday citizens for the worst in order to make the country stronger.
Pay & Benefits
Air Force Will Offer Drone Pilots $35,000 Retention Bonuses
The service this fall will start offering $10,000 more than the current annual rate to those who agree to stay in their jobs for another five years.
Defense
The U.S. Has Spent $1 Trillion to Protect the Homeland Since 9/11
But are we actually safer?
Defense
Top Commander: Iraqi Troops Not Ready for Mosul, Nor What Comes Next
But in Syria, the fall of Manbij is just one to two weeks away, Lt. Gen. MacFarland says in his final war assessment.
Defense
In Modern Warfare, 'We Have No Idea What War Is'
Rosa Brooks discusses her tenure at the Pentagon, and the ever-expanding role of the American military.
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