Defense

Pregnant Suspect Indicted for Mailing Ricin to Obama

She allegedly wrote: 'You will have to kill me and my family before you get my guns.'

Nextgov

U.S. Providing Aircraft That Afghans Can't Fly

Defense also awarded a $550 million contract to a Russian agency that provides aircraft to Syria.

Oversight

House Approves Whistleblower Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims

Legislation strengthens protections against retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct

Nextgov

The Army Has Partially Blocked Access to The Guardian

Blocking public access to classified information is routine, spokesperson says.

Pay & Benefits

Premium Pay Cap Waiver Extended Through 2013 for Civilians in Iraq

Feds supporting certain overseas military or emergency operations can receive basic and premium pay up to $230,700 through Dec. 31.

Defense

African Terrorist Threat Not Far From Obama’s Mind

President's trip is focused on increased trade and development, but terrorist and extremist groups see growing opportunities in Africa too.

Defense

US Ambassador to China Visits Tibet Amid Wave of Self-Immolations

This is the first visit by an American ambassador to the region since 2010.

Defense

Analysis: The Case Against Universal National Service

A one-size-fits-all program could never be implemented justly.

Defense

Unsexy Ways to Cut Defense Spending

Now is not the time to retrench, says Michèle Flournoy.

Tech

The US Got Edward Snowden’s Middle Name Wrong on Extradition Documents

Although Snowden is a household name, U.S. authorities didn't get it exactly right.

Defense

Army Announces Force Reductions, Future Civilian Cuts

Service will drop 80,000 troops by fiscal 2017, with ‘commensurate civilian drawdown.’

Defense

Senators Criticize VA Approach to Reviewing Sexual Assault Claims

Department’s letter to vets is 'inappropriate' given sensitivity of the issue, say lawmakers.