Defense
The Rise of Federal Surveillance Drones in the U.S.
A lot of government agencies are exercising their ability to look down on ordinary citizens.
Defense
Republican National Committee Joins Legal Attack on Clinton Email Practices
Two lawsuits seek her text and BlackBerry messages from State Department years.
Defense
If Trump Wins, Expect Thousands of Defense Jobs to Move to Europe
The GOP frontrunner's anti-Muslim comments could prompt U.S. allies to shop elsewhere for arms.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Urge Pentagon to Postpone Cuts to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Proposed reductions in reimbursement rates for a popular therapy offered under TRICARE would take effect on March 30.
Defense
Border Agencies Fall Short of Fulfilling Ambitious Hiring Plans
High attrition rates and a shortage of qualified polygraphers are hampering efforts; DHS chief cites tough budget choices.
Defense
Mexico Says It Won't Buy Donald Trump’s Wall
President Enrique Peña Nieto is the latest Mexican official to say his country won’t pay for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.
Management
Justice Department Watchdog Will Probe FBI Shooting in Oregon
Hostage rescue team’s videotaped killing of occupier prompted controversy.
Management
OPM Responds to Zika Virus by Streamlining Agency Hiring
Medical officers, nurses, disease- and IT-specialists are needed at State, HHS, USAID.
Defense
Frequent NSA Partner AT&T is Backing Apple in its Fight Against the FBI
For decades, AT&T assisted in wiretapping and provided the NSA with access to billions of emails.
Defense
Defense Department Enlists Tech Exec Eric Schmidt for 'Innovation'
Alphabet's executive chairman will lead new advisory board that aims to help the department be more like Silicon Valley.
Nextgov
Pentagon Now Taking Bids on $17.5B Encore III Contract for Global IT Services
The contract is essential to the Defense Department’s Joint Information Environment.
Management
Pentagon Travel Expense Cuts Are Hurting Navy Ship Maintenance
DoD policy reducing long-term travel per diem rates is generating widespread backlash.
Nextgov
IT Problems Still Bedevil DOD-VA Health Care Center
Because of different network security standards, the two departments share resources over three networks -- not one.
Defense
We're On the Same Side, Carter Tells Silicon Valley
As the FBI-vs.-Apple battle heats up, the defense secretary makes his own pitch to the tech industry.
Pay & Benefits
Senators to Pentagon: Don't Mess With Commissary Employees' Compensation
A proposal would convert workers to a different personnel structure, potentially reducing their pay and benefits.
Management
Contractors Group Picks Ex-Pentagon Logistics Exec as Chief
David Berteau to replace Stan Soloway at Professional Services Council.
Defense
Apple Wins Round One in its Encryption Fight With the FBI
A federal judge in New York rules in the company’s favor on the same legal principle that the FBI is using in California.
Defense
A Former CIA Analyst Explains How Tech Companies Can Help Fight Terrorism
The gulf between Silicon Valley and Washington appears to be widening.
Defense
Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans
The government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but vets don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.
Tech