Defense
Obama Orders Air Campaign Against ISIS in Libya, Escalating ‘No-Boots War’
There’s no projected end to the strikes, which U.S. officials say have been requested by the new Libyan government.
Defense
Families of Fallen Service Members Demand Apology From Trump
Group says the Republican’s remarks about the parents of a Muslim-American killed in action are “repugnant” and “anti-American.”
Defense
Despite Objections, Pentagon Takes Step Toward Buying New Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. Air Force has asked defense firms to bid to supply new ICBMs and controversial nuclear cruise missiles.
Defense
It’s Time For Us to Admit We're Afraid of Terrorism
The far right isn't afraid to admit to fear in the wake of brutal attacks like the one in Nice. More mainstream politicians would be wise to follow suit.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Takes the Reins of Sexual Assault Whistleblower Investigations
Victimized Army National Guard Officer shares traumatic story with multi-agency staff.
Defense
Until We Reduce Cybercrime, Expect More Russian Meddling
A strong U.S. response to the DNC theft might discourage state-sponsored attacks, analysts and industry leaders say, but it won’t stop them.
Defense
More Charges for Chelsea Manning
The U.S. Army whistleblower could face solitary confinement for charges related to her July 5 suicide attempt.
Defense
Trump Shows the Flaws of NSA Surveillance
His call for Russian hackers to break into Hillary Clinton’s email validate the worst suspicions of security-state critics.
Defense
Intel Community Whistleblower Chief Fighting Old Pentagon Bosses
Dan Meyer tells MSPB he was retaliated against for being gay and pro-whistleblower.
Defense
Donald Trump Wants Russian Hackers to Cyber-Attack the United States
This may mark the first instance in which a major-party candidate for the US presidency has actively sought assistance from a foreign power.
Oversight
The People Trump's Border Wall is Supposed to Protect the Most Say They Don't Want It
The majority of Americans living next to dividing line between the U.S. and Mexico say they don't need the barrier.
Management
Army Assessments of Contractors’ Past Performance Fall Short
Pentagon watchdog says evaluators didn’t understand criteria.
Defense
How Putin Weaponized Wikileaks to Influence the Election of an American President
Evidence suggests that a Russian intelligence group was the source of the most recent Wikileaks intel dump, which was aimed to influence the U.S. election.
Defense
Dallas and Baton Rouge Shooters: A Reminder of the Troubled History of Black Veterans
The men who killed police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge were black veterans. A historian explains black veterans' long struggle to live with inequality in their military service, and back home.
Defense
The $2.6 Billion Investment in Afghan IT Infrastructure Is Apparently Paying Off
Watchdog reports rare success in the multi-agency effort to rebuild the war-torn nation.
Defense
More Than 4,000 Feds Provided Security at GOP Convention
DHS Secretary Johnson praises joint effort led by Secret Service.
Defense
Donald Trump Doesn’t Understand Cyberwar
The nominee is woefully unprepared for questions about the future of digital conflict.
Pay & Benefits
TRICARE Bill Would Decrease Government Revenue By $97 Million Over Next Decade
CBO estimates legislation allowing vets to opt in and out of military health care system to take advantage of health savings accounts would affect tax revenue.
Defense
As Anti-ISIS Forces Close In on Mosul, Coalition Leaders Focus on What’s Next
At a closed-door meeting outside Washington, the multinational group called for more post-conflict planning.
Defense