Defense One
The Government Probably Has More Photos of You Than of ISIL's Leader
The U.S. government probably has more biometric information on you than one of the most infamous terrorist masterminds alive. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Obama Outlines Limited Military Help for Iraq
President Obama is sending more U.S. troops to Iraq to fight back ISIL – but that’s just a Band-Aid to the country’s larger problems. By Molly O’Toole and Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Obama on Iraq: We Will Be Prepared to Take Targeted Military Action
"American forces will not be returning to combat in Iraq," Obama said, "but we will help Iraqis as they take the fight to terrorists who threaten the Iraqi people."
Defense One
What Bosnia Can Tell Us About Iraq
Like in the Balkans, the U.S. should get Iraq’s warring sides to the table at all costs. By Nick Dowling
Nextgov
FCC Hits Chinese GPS Jammer Vendor With Record $34.9 Million Fine
Jammer use is close to routine near Portland, Oregon airport.
Defense One
Why the Persian Gulf Isn’t Ready for Joint Security
Stop pretending, U.S. partners in the Persian Gulf don’t trust each other or agree on Iran. By Bilal Y. Saab
Defense
Dick Cheney Knows Exactly Who's to Blame for This Iraq Mess (Hint: It's Not Him)
Op-ed attacks Obama for withdrawing troops and blames his foreign policy weakness for rise of insurgents.
Defense
Obama Tells Congressional Leaders He Won’t Seek Authority on Next Steps on Iraq
There was no outrage from top Republicans following a critical meeting on the unfolding crisis.
Defense
Iraq Could Split, Says Former CIA Head
Mike Morell thinks a democratic, unified Iraq is unlikely to emerge from current chaos.
Nextgov
Intel Folks Want to Mimic Brain Circuits
New IARPA project focuses on next-gen machine-learning algorithms.
Defense One
Iraq War Veterans In Congress Mostly Urge Caution
Congress’s 17 Iraq veterans fought together, but they’re divided on another military intervention as Iraq’s security deteriorates. By Molly O’Toole
Nextgov
VA Expects Award of New Patient-Scheduling Contract by September
Anticipates lengthy transition from old to new system.
Defense
Obama's Foreign Policy Approval Rating Is Lower Than Ever
The numbers come from a new poll conducted by NBC and the Wall Street Journal.
Defense
Yes, Defense Furloughs Hurt Morale and Employee Retention
Officials at three sites tell watchdog the mandatory unpaid leave created rifts within the workforce.
Defense One
Iraqi Forces Can Hold Baghdad, Pentagon Says
With ISIS members inching towards Baghdad, Pentagon officials say they believe the Iraqi forces can hold the nation’s capital. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Is a U.S. Air Strike in Iraq Legal?
For a White House that claims to hold the rule of law above all else, it's an important question. But Obama's inconsistent foreign policy makes it a tough one to answer.
Nextgov
Air Force Looks to Ditch Lockheed After GPS Satellite Delays
The service seeks other vendors to build 22 of 30 satellites.
Defense
The Suspected Ringleader of the Benghazi Attacks Is in U.S. Custody
Ahmed Abu Khattala was taken by American troops near Benghazi this weekend.
Nextgov
It's Too Soon for the VA to Tweet About Oceans, Apparently
The tweet caused a firestorm among the department's critics.
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