Oversight
House Benghazi Select Committee Finally Gets Around to Holding a Hearing
The special House committee had disappeared from public view after it was created in May.
Defense
John Kerry Stops in Baghdad Ahead of Obama Speech
The unannounced visit gave Kerry the opportunity for a public show of support with Iraq's new, more inclusive government.
Defense
Things Are Breaking Obama’s Way in the War Against the Islamic State
As Americans see the group as a threat, Obama can point to positive dispatches arriving from the frontlines.
Management
OPM Terminates Controversial Background Check Contractor
Falls Church-based USIS had been suspended after breach in computer network.
Defense
American Fears of Terror Attack Surge Ahead of September 11th
A new poll reveals that a striking number of Americans believe that the country is less than safe now it was before the 2001 attacks.
Defense
Obama Prepared to Strike Islamic State Without Hill Approval
Ahead of a Wednesday prime-time address, the White House makes clear he won't go to Congress.
Nextgov
Privacy Isn't Dead -- Yet
National security programs may not be the biggest threat to Americans' privacy.
Defense One
The Military Wants a Vehicle That Can Dodge Rockets By Itself
The military wants to build future vehicles that don’t just withstand assaults but avoid them. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
The VA Scandal Isn't Going Away
The Veterans Affairs Inspector General's Office is investigating 93 facilities and is "pretty confident" scheduling or data manipulation took place in most of them.
Defense
Senators May Attach Strings to Federal Surplus Programs for Local Police
Display of militarism in Ferguson, Mo., pressures agencies to improve oversight.
Defense
Republicans Mum on ISIL Until They Can Attack Obama's Plan
Speaker John Boehner doesn't want to commit to congressional action until he hears from the president.
Defense One
The FCC Website Will Likely Crash on Wednesday
The Federal Communications Commission plays a vital role in the nation’s response to cyber incidents and it’s about to be hit by a major disruption. By Patrick Tucker
Tech
ISIL Is Now Threatening to Assassinate Twitter Employees
The social media site has been engaged in monitoring and closing down accounts of ISIL fighters.
Defense
U.S. Air Marshal Stabbed with Mysterious Needle at an Airport in Nigeria
The air marshal and his team were transported back the United States after Sunday's attack.
Defense
The Campaign Against ISIL Could Outlast Obama's Presidency
The strategy President Obama will outline to the nation to defeat the Islamic State would take three years – if not more – to carry out, officials said.
Defense
ICE Developing Gigantic For-Profit Family Lockup in Texas
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning a massive 2,400-bed facility for families in South Texas.
Oversight
NSA Reform Will Likely Have to Wait Until After the Election
Legislation looks destined for a lame-duck session of Congress—and might not get touched at all until next year.
Tech
State Department Steps Up Trolling Against ISIL With Violent Mock Video
The State Department wants would-be ISIL recruits to see exactly how violent the group is — and ask them if that's still something they want to do.
Oversight
Congress Is Back. Its Mission? Keep Government Open.
Lawmakers and aides say not to expect drama this time around.
Defense
Obama's Been Too Busy Being President to Issue His Big Immigration Order
The president now says to expect an announcement "soon." But when is soon
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