Defense
Russian Attacks Raise Olympic Security Concerns
State Department pledges solidarity with Russia against terrorism.
Management
The Top 7 Federal Stories of the Year
From a government shutdown to a botched health care rollout, 2013 was a year to forget.
Nextgov
Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting
The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.
Nextgov
NSA Intercepts Laptops Purchased Online to Install Malware
When remote access hacking strategies don't work, the agency goes old school.
Nextgov
Analysis: Is NSA Surveillance Constitutional?
Depends on the judge, a Friday ruling in the agency's favor shows.
Defense One
Finally Futenma: The Air Base Deal’s Place in The Pivot
What a belated air base deal says about the pivot to Asia. By Kevin Baron
Defense
New Evidence Suggests Smoking Pot Might Help Veterans with PTSD
Experiments have shown the active ingredient in marijuana to be effective on the areas of the brain that regulate fear and anxiety.
Oversight
Edward Snowden: Congress' Failures Forced My Hand
America's elected leaders failed, NSA leaker says.
Nextgov
VA Paperless Processing System Shut Down by Software Glitch Last Week
Problem with ratings decisions was fixed by Wednesday.
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
Senate Backs Defense Bill With 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
Obama expected to sign measure approving a range of military spending.
Defense
Counterterrorism Chief Names Top Security Threat for 2014
The chaos created by Syria's civil war threatens the U.S.
Nextgov
Army’s New, Proven Network Gear Heads to Afghanistan
Equipment was tested at Fort Bliss and White Sands.
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