Defense
Senators Will Play Nice if Chalabi Is Picked to Lead Iraq
'You have to,' said Sen. John McCain, a onetime supporter of the Iraqi politician.
Defense One
Hagel Backs General on U.S. Border Threats
Defense Secretary Hagel supports his top general’s concern that Central American destabilization is fueling the migrant children crisis at the U.S. border. By Molly O’Toole
Management
One Chart Shows One Big Problem With Defense Contracting: Competition Is Declining
The department in 2010 began setting goals for awarding more work competitively, but it's never been able to hit its targets.
Tech
Russia Says U.S. Secret Service Arrest of a Russian Hacker Was a 'Kidnapping'
DHS arrested Roman Valerevich Seleznev for hacking into U.S. retailers' computer systems in order to steal credit card information.
Defense One
If You Do This, the NSA Will Spy on You
A recent report reveals online behaviors that will get you tailed by the spies. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Why Isn't Obama Going to the Border?
If he goes, he will own the immigration crisis; if he doesn't, he's not showing leadership.
Defense
TSA Might Make You Turn Your Phone On to Prove It's Real
Move is part of a larger push to strengthen security on flights coming into the United States.
Defense One
‘You Have to Kill Them’ Says Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
America can ‘twiddle our thumbs’ no longer, say former U.S. ambassadors in the region. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Defense
Iraq's Probably Going to Need Help Taking Back Its Country
But Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said no U.S. troops will perform combat missions.
Defense One
Dempsey Says Iraq Can’t Beat ISIL, Won’t Rule Out More U.S. Troops
Don’t call it ‘mission creep’ in Iraq, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dempsey says, call it ‘mission match.’ By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Meet Hurricane Arthur, Your July Fourth Party Crasher
Forecasters expect the storm to pass over North Carolina's Outer Banks on Friday night.
Defense One
Why the U.N. Is Likely Underestimating the Iraq Death Toll
Before we can prevent deaths in Iraq, we first have to learn to count them correctly. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
U.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns of 'Specific' Terrorist Threat
According to the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Ugandan police have passed along intelligence on a threat to the Entebbe International Airport.
Defense
U.S. Says It's Been Operating Secretly in Somalia Since 2007
Troops have been active there since the middle of George W. Bush's second term, officials say.
Defense
Real U.S. Defense Secretary Phones Internet's U.S. Defense Secretary
Hagel calls goalkeeper Tim Howard to congratulate him on historic World Cup performance.
Defense One
The Military Is Already Using Facebook to Track Your Mood
The intelligence community implores you not to delete your Facebook profile. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Global Strike Command Adds New Job Type to Address Missileer Woes
Assistant director will be a middle-management position charged with supporting command leadership in its efforts to direct junior nuclear personnel.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Pays More for Prescription Drugs Than Other Federal Health Programs
Defense spent $0.99 per unit in 2011, compared to $0.82 for Medicare Part D and $0.62 for Medicaid.
Nextgov
The U.S. and Iran's YouTube Diplomacy
The U.S. and Iran take to YouTube and the op-ed page to communicate directly with the other country’s citizens.
Defense
Report: Two Years After Y-12 Break-In, U.S. Nuclear Security Still 'Chaotic'
GAO analysts say NNSA's lack of a 'clear vision' since nun's breach of a nuclear weapons site could be problematic.
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