Defense One

Bribery Scandal Rocks the Navy

A nearly 4-year investigation leads to the arrest of a major Singapore defense contractor and an NCIS agent in a massive $20-million bribery scandal. By Stephanie Gaskell

Nextgov

Defense to Weigh Civilian Cyber Militia

Pentagon may hire National Guard nonmilitary employees to help thwart cyberattacks.

Defense

Counterterrorism Chief Names Top Security Threat for 2014

The chaos created by Syria's civil war threatens the U.S.

Defense One

Get the Message: Military Compensation Reform Is Sacred No More

That Congress was willing to touch the third rail of military retirement pay shows times are changing, as they should. By Maren Leed

Oversight

Defense Bill Clears Key Hurdle in Senate

House approved the authorization measure last week.

Defense One

New Year, New Missions: Eight Challenges Awaiting the Pentagon in 2014

The New Year means new challenges for the Pentagon. Here’s a look at what’s ahead for 2014. By Stephanie Gaskell

Defense

Marines Crack Down on Fashionable Hairstyles

New regulations ban several different hairdos and make achieving the perfect braid pretty difficult.

Oversight

Senate Passes Budget Bill Cutting Pension Benefits for New Feds

Legislation rolls back some of the sequester by asking new federal hires and military retirees to contribute to savings.

Oversight

Senators Eye Changes to Military Pension Provision in Budget Deal

The measure could be amended next year, before the pension cuts take effect.

Defense

Tightening Security After Navy Yard Tragedy Becomes a Balancing Act

Security specialists encourage extra protections, but lean against expanding daily checks on employees.

Nextgov

Congress Directs the Pentagon to Appoint a Cyber Czar

The new position would have a broad portfolio, including oversight of all cyber missions, both offensive and defensive.

Defense One

Pentagon Reorganizes Intel Office, Adds Cyber Post

Under orders to cut 20 percent from its budget, the Pentagon’s intel office also has to balance its commitment to new threats like cyber. By Stephanie Gaskell

Management

Jeh Johnson Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had battled with Johnson at confirmation hearing last month.

Defense One

Here’s Why the Proposed Military Retiree Benefit Cuts Are No Big Deal

Here are six reasons why it is hard to make an argument that the U.S. government is not acting in good faith for the men and women in uniform. By Lawrence Korb and Katherine Blakeley

Defense

Judge Says NSA's 'Almost-Orwellian' Data Collection Likely Violates Constitution

Monday's ruling will provide ammunition to those who've sought to eliminate NSA's ability to collect phone metadata.