Defense
House Republicans Won't Vote on an ISIL Resolution Unless Obama Asks For It
Members in both parties have begun clamoring for Congress to respond to the advances of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
Defense
Obama Takes Aim at ISIL, Russia in Fiery NATO Farewell
President Obama reiterated the alliance's support for Ukraine and hatred of ISIL.
Defense One
Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?
Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Beyond Airstrikes, How the US Can Accelerate the Islamic State’s Defeat
Time is not on Washington’s side, despite greater clarity of the military, political and economic efforts it will take to defeat the Islamic State. By Bilal Y. Saab
Defense One
Pentagon Confirms US Air Strike Killed Al-Shabab Leader
Monday’s U.S. air strike in Somalia killed the co-founder of the terrorist organization al-Shabab. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Former NSA Official: Edward Snowden Leak Has 'Clearly' Helped ISIL
According to a former top NSA official, Islamic State fighters have managed to avoid detection by American intelligence apparatuses because of protocols released in the Edward Snowden leak.
Defense
Ebola Could Reach the U.S. By the End of This Month
Study of global flight patterns puts the odds at 18 percent.
Defense
New Book Claims CIA Guards Were Told to Stand Down During Benghazi Attack
Five members of a private security team say an unidentified CIA station chief ordered them not to intervene (against their protests) as the consulate was under attack by militants.
Defense
Pentagon, Congress Face Stark Budget Choices
A new assessment shows a yawning gap between the Defense Department’s strategy and funding.
Defense
U.S., Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger Team Up to Thwart Boko Haram
An assistant secretary of state said the situation on the ground "is worsening."
Oversight
House Republicans Promise Action on ISIS to Force Obama's Hand
Lawmakers lash out at the president's foreign policy, but they have little authority to force a change in his approach.
Defense
White House Hopes NATO Allies Will Boost Defense Spending
Obama will use a summit in Wales to lobby alliance members.
Defense
Chuck Hagel: The U.S. Isn't Trying to Contain The Islamic State. It's Trying to Destroy It.
The Defense secretary says the U.S.'s mission is to "degrade and destroy the capability of ISIL to come after U.S. interests all over the world, and our allies."
Management
Major Background Check Contractor Furloughs Thousands of Employees
Personnel agency shifts investigations away from USIS following stop-work orders.
Defense
Obama: 'It's Going to Take Time' to Weaken ISIS
The president discussed the U.S. mission against the militant group during his visit to Estonia on Wednesday.
Defense One
Actual Telepathy Is One Step Closer to the Battlefield
Can you read my mind? Researchers announce first brain-to-brain communication without a surgical implant. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Police Departments Keep Losing Their Military Humvees and Assault Rifles
At least four police departments have had their Pentagon issued Humvees stolen in the last five years.
Defense One
Islamic State Militant Beheads U.S. Journalist Steven Sotloff in Video, Group Says
As they warned they would, Islamic State fighters beheaded American Steven Sotloff, says intel group. By Kevin Baron
Defense
Libyan Militia Now Controls U.S. Embassy Compound in Tripoli
A Libyan militia group says it has "secured" a U.S. Embassy compound in Tripoli, with the hope that foreign diplomats will return to their posts.
Defense
National Guard Turns to Food Banks Because Rick Perry Hasn't Paid Them
The National Guard troops Texas Gov. Rick Perry ordered to the U.S. Mexico border last month are using food and gas aid from a local food bank because they haven't been paid in weeks.
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