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.
Management
Contractors Oppose Plan to Centralize Pentagon Commercial Purchasing
House acquisition reform bill would streamline buys through a central officer.
Defense
Newly Revealed Memo Revives Flap Over ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Disclosures
Pentagon Deputy IG Lynne Halbrooks, a key player, resigned last week.
Defense
NSA: Rules of War Apply to Cyberwar, Too
In the tightly controlled discussion about cyber weapons, this counts as a step toward transparency.
Management
What Women Want: A Fair Shot at Defense Careers
Start by changing the ‘good old boy’ culture, survey says.
Defense
After Gyrocopter Stunt, Lawmakers Want Answers
"This cannot happen again," key members warn.
Defense
Panel Approves Bill Allowing VA Secretary to Claw Back Pension Benefits From Misbehaving Feds
Legislation also would cap the number of senior executives eligible for bonuses.
Defense
The House Wants to Let You Bring a Gun to Army Corps Land
Spending bill includes another attempt to lift Army Corps ban on firearms.
Defense
The War Against the Islamic State Will Go Undeclared
Congress won't approve President Obama's proposed authorization of military force, but it won't limit him either.
Pay & Benefits