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.

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

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.