Defense
Humanitarian Groups Say It Is Time For Obama to Acknowledge More Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes
Aid groups say recent news of accidental hostage deaths should serve as a wake-up call for the public about the country’s drone program.
Nextgov
Here's How You Hack a Military Drone
Research studies on drone vulnerabilities published in recent years essentially provided hackers a how-to guide, an Israeli researcher says.
Defense
Number of Security Clearance Holders Drops 12 Percent
Obama administration makes good on promise to give fewer individuals access to government secrets.
Defense
U.S. Special Forces Will Help With Nepal Earthquake Recovery
Nearly 70 rescue personnel and 45 tons of cargo will be sent to help with earthquake recovery.
Defense
Twice as Many Vets Now Are Eligible for Non-VA Care
Change to Choice program calculates distance between veterans' homes and nearest VA facility using the fastest instead of the shortest route.
Defense
Drone Deaths and the Myth of Precision
Civilian casualties are inevitable, but the U.S. appears willing to accept them.
Defense
$1.5 Billion for Rebuilding Afghanistan Remains Unspent, Watchdog Says
Special inspector general’s review raises concerns about loose financial documentation.
Defense
Despite Accidental Deaths This Week, Congress Says Drone Strikes Are Here to Stay
On Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats agree the drone program has been a valuable tool in the war against terror.
Oversight
New Bill Would Give VA Secretary 'Sweeping' Authority to Fire Bad Employees
Legislation also would extend probationary period for new workers to 18 months.
Defense
Watchdog Sounds Alarm on Dead Alarm in Ex-President's Home
Secret Service left Houston home of George H.W. Bush vulnerable for 13 months.
Defense
Ash Carter to Troops: I Need You to Say ‘Enough’ to Sexual Assault
The Pentagon chief says the military has too many other challenges to let this one fester.
Defense
House Panel Advances Military Retirement Overhaul
More troops would be eligible for retirement benefits under Defense authorization provisions.
Defense
Obama on Accidental Hostage Deaths: 'I Profoundly Regret What Happened'
The administration said Thursday that one American hostage and two American al-Qaida operatives were killed during U.S. military operations.
Defense
Hillary Clinton Is 'Happy' to Answer More Questions From the Benghazi Committee
Clinton's lawyers and Rep. Trey Gowdy's committee are engaged in a polite battle of letters.
Defense
When Is a TV Channel a Foreign Agent?
A Russian lawmaker thinks RT should register as a lobbyist with the U.S. government.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Pitch Major Changes to Some Feds’ Retirement Perks
Certain employees would become exempt from tax penalty while others would receive annuity boost.
Defense
VA Senior Exec Hedges on Congressional Questions Over $300K Relocation Package
Department paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to move top official from Washington to Philadelphia in 2014.
Defense
Commentary: Pentagon Must Put Good People in Top Personnel Spot
Quality at the top will translate to the rest of the workforce.
Defense
The AUMF Was Always a Political Disaster
The incentive to officially declare war against ISIS was never really there.
Pay & Benefits
Vets Sue VA Over Access to Medical Records
Plaintiffs say department has ignored their requests for documents necessary to apply for disability benefits.
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