Oversight

John Kerry Is Trying to Stall the Release of the CIA Torture Report

The secretary of State is reportedly asking the Senate to wait to release its report on the Bush-era use of “enhanced interrogation” techniques.

Management

Who Will Be the Next 'Mayor of the Pentagon'?

Under Beth McGrath, business transformation moved from oversight to transparency.

Defense

Six Guantanamo Detainees Are Released to Uruguay

There are still 67 men at the facility who have been approved for resettlement.

Defense

Obama Officially Selects Ash Carter to Lead Pentagon

Carter’s nomination now in the hands of Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Defense

Rand Paul and John McCain Go to War Over ISIS Vote

How a "nice little water bill" sparked a battle between a 2016 White House hopeful and the GOP's top hawk.

Defense

Reports of Military Sexual Assault Increased Over Past Year

But Pentagon leaders said the uptick reflects soldiers feeling more comfortable reporting.

Defense

House OKs Bill With Pay Raise for Troops, Pay Freeze for Some Officers

Troops are on track to receive a 1 percent pay increase in 2015; bill freezes pay for general and flag officers next year.

Defense

Pistole Offers Valedictory on Once-'Beleaguered' TSA

Colleagues laud shift from 'one-size-fits-all' to risk-based terrorist screening approach.

Defense

Military Pay Raise Set For 1 Percent

Congress expects to pass the fiscal 2015 Defense authorization bill before the end of next week.

Defense

Internal GOP Tensions Simmer Over Terrorism Insurance

Conservatives square off against some fellow Republicans, business groups, and Senate Democrats over TRIA program.

Defense

The Likely Pentagon Chief Who Wanted to Bomb North Korea

Ashton Carter, President Obama's expected pick to replace Chuck Hagel, is also known for being an academic and a behind-the-scenes kind of guy.

Oversight

Rand Paul, Reluctant Warrior, Makes No Promises on Increased Defense Spending

In an appearance with The Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor, Paul declares, "I will not want to take the country to war."

Defense

This Is How Much the U.S. Has Accomplished in Ebola Preparedness in Only Two Months

The nation may have reached peak preparedness for any possible future domestic cases.

Defense

Defense Bill Nears Finish Line as Senators Renew Fight for Military Sexual-Assault Reform

With time running short, it's uncertain if the proposal will get passed.

Defense

Why TSA's PreCheck Screening Program Is a Bad Idea

Expedited airport screening for some doesn't make the rest of the line move any faster, and chips away at a chance at real security reform.

Defense

Endgame Negotiations Intensify as Defense, Tax Deals Near

Lawmakers still mulling appropriations strategy as agreements on other issues take shape.