Defense

John Kerry Is Pretty Sure Assad Is Still Attacking With Chemicals

Evidence suggests the Syrian president has been using chlorine in attacks on rebel forces and civilians in recent months.

Defense

Even If We Find Them, It's Unclear Whether Military Forces Can 'Bring Back Our Girls'

A Defense Department official said Thursday that the Nigerian military is unwilling to take on Boko Haram.

Defense One

Don't Blame China for Territorial Disputes, Says Top General Visiting Pentagon

China is 'a peaceful, cordial and civilized lion,' argued Gen. Fang Fenghui, the People's Liberation Army’s top officer, during a Pentagon visit on Thursday. By Ben Watson

Defense

Issa Issues Yet Another Subpoena to Secretary of State Kerry on Benghazi

House oversight chairman says State Department "backtracked" on new May 29 hearing date.

Nextgov

Defense Personnel Can Now Use Samsung Galaxy Devices on Pentagon Networks

The department’s approval of Android’s 4.4 operating system gives troops and civilians more mobile options.

Nextgov

Why the FBI Wants to Procure Malware

Agency expects the malicious code to provide actionable intelligence for criminal and intelligence matters.

Nextgov

Defense Extends IT Exchange Program

New regs authorize temporary assignments to private sector organizations.

Defense

How to Manage Expectations for Your Rally to Overthrow the American Government

Operation American Spring is a militia-heavy protest explicitly aiming to force Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, and Eric Holder from office.

Defense

Obama Has Every Reason to Fix the VA. Why Hasn't He?

The candidate made taking care of veterans a pledge and a priority.

Nextgov

Lawmakers Say Favored NSA Reform Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough

House members want to insert an amendment barring the agency from exploiting zero day flaws.

Defense One

U.S. ‘Not on a Path‘ To Help Syrian Rebels Win, Says Dempsey

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey outlines three things the rebels need to defeat Assad and secure Syria – none of which the U.S. is providing. By Kevin Baron

Defense

Sallie Mae Fined $97 Million For Overcharging Military Members

Company failed to cap loan interest at 6 percent, distributed incorrect information.

Nextgov

It’s Hard to Ban GPS Stations in Russia That Don’t Exist

Many media outlets seem to be confusing the Global Positioning System with a NOAA system for monitoring earthquake activity.