Defense
Ashton Carter Breezes Through Senate Armed Services Committee
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted unanimously to send on Ash Carter’s nomination for a full vote. Lawmakers want him in the Pentagon by week’s end.
Nextgov
CIA is Bringing Amazon’s Marketplace to the Intelligence Community
In the coming months, Amazon Web Services will launch an IC-only cloud marketplace that aims to shake up the way spy agencies purchase software.
Nextgov
GAO's High-Risk List Adds IT Acquisition and Veteran Health Care
Multiple Capitol Hill sources confirmed to Nextgov that IT acquisition and operations and veteran health care are now included.
Nextgov
Need a Job? Cyber Command Is Halfway Full
The Pentagon is at the midway point of staffing a projected 6,000-person Cyber Command.
Defense
IG Probes Air Force 2-Star’s Treason Charge
General reportedly said A-10 pilots who tell Congress about the aircraft’s capabilities are committing treason.
Defense
British Access to NSA Spying Was Illegal, Court Rules
The surprising rebuke could portend further legal challenges in Europe to the U.S. government’s international surveillance programs.
Oversight
These Are Republicans' Options for Averting a Shutdown at DHS
GOP leaders have two legislative weeks before a partial shutdown.
Defense
Looming Defense Cuts Threaten GOP Budget Unity
The party has little room for error in its bid to pass a budget, and sequestration isn't making it any easier.
Defense
The Navy Has Built a Fire Extinguisher That Walks
A new robot firefighter can see through smoke and carry a hose on its own.
Defense
Energy Officials Were Confused About Secrecy Surrounding Electric Grid
Inspector general says warnings on handling of classified details went unheeded.
Defense
Ash Carter's Confirmation Hearing Is Not About Ash Carter
The Senate Armed Services Committee isn't going to let President Obama or the Pentagon off easy.
Defense
Should Red Meat Warnings Include Damage to the Environment?
A political battle shapes up around federal dietary guidelines.
Management
DHS Spending Bill Stalls in the Senate As Deadline for a Partial Shutdown Draws Closer
Mitch McConnell now faces the same problem with his party’s right flank as Boehner does in the House.
Defense
A Look Inside the Pentagon's $585 Billion Budget Request
While the Pentagon will enjoy a peace dividend of sorts, the latest proposal still keeps the military on a war footing.
Nextgov
White House Debuts Dot-Gov Cyber Enforcement Squad
"E-gov Cyber" will release data breach notification rules and score agencies' compliance with security policies.
Oversight
Lawmakers to Tackle Homeland Security Funding This Week
A week that begins with Budget Day will also include debates on the fate of Obama's health and immigration policies.
Defense
Should Veterans With PTSD Be Exempt From the Death Penalty?
Some legal experts argue a categorical ban is justified.
Defense
Panel Recommends Scrapping Current Military Pension System
Commission proposes a 'blended' approach to retirement benefits as well as moving dependents and some retirees off TRICARE.
Defense