Defense

Kunduz Investigation Blames Aircrew, SOF Commander, Computers

The top U.S. general in Afghanistan detailed a stunning list of “tragic but avoidable” human and technology failures that doomed the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital.

Defense

Obama's Speech Before Thanksgiving: There is No 'Specific, Credible Threat' to the Homeland

The president attempted to reassure a panicked populace in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Defense

A History of Sternly Written State Department Travel Warnings

As anti-terrorism operations heat up in Europe, U.S. officials issued a rare worldwide alert for Americans traveling abroad.

Defense

Can the U.S. Military Construct a Disaster-Resilient City?

Cities are incredibly complex, and break in complicated ways. Understanding that complexity will be key to mitigating tomorrow’s disasters.

Nextgov

Next Step in DOD-VA Health Records Sharing: Doctors’ Scribbles and Other ‘Unstructured’ Data

One of the most important aspects of DOD’s future electronic health records system is its ability to pull in and display unstructured data in raw text from electronic health records.

Nextgov

Pentagon Ready to Certify Health Records Interoperability with VA

DOD says it has surpassed congressional requirements for sharing data with VA.

Defense

Air Marshal Whistleblower Wins Job Restoration With Back Pay

Merit Systems Protection Board backs MacLean over the Homeland Security Department.

Defense

Clinton Attempts to Carve Her Own Path on National Security

The former State Department chief carefully tried to put some distance between her policies and those the Obama administration.

Defense

Pentagon Personnel System Overhaul Omits Some Highly Anticipated Fixes

A new office will collect data about how service members are performing and why they leave.

Defense

Clinton Lays Out Her Strategy to Battle ISIS: 'Smash the Would-Be Caliphate'

She argued for more American involvement, but also more international involvement.

Defense

Obscure Pentagon Small Business Program Gets a Boost from GAO

Defense Department reluctantly agrees to work with Congress on making it permanent.

Defense

CIA Director: Paris Attacks are a ‘Wakeup Call’ To Europe On Encryption

The ability to shield communications from anyone but the intended recipient via encryption and other digital means will now face unprecedented challenges.

Defense

Scholars Blast Obama’s Syria Policy

Brookings analysts say political expediency has taken precedence over long-term sustainability.

Defense

Obama to GOP Rivals on Refugees: Listen to George W. Bush

The president said calls to exclude Muslim refugees or only include Christians were “shameful.”

Management

CIA Director Brennan: Paris Attacks Should Bring U.S. and Russia Closer

Ahead of G-20 summit, White House signals willingness to work with Putin in Syria.

Oversight

House Panel Wants Answers on VA’s Use of Paid Administrative Leave, Union 'Hit List'

VA Committee chairman continues to press the department for information about employees on paid leave longer than 14 days.

Defense

Obama Defends Strategy Against the Islamic State Amid Criticism

Obama pushed back forcefully against questions of America’s strategy to counter the Islamic State in the wake of the Paris attacks.