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Oversight
Obama Wants to Close Guantanamo. Will a GOP Senate Let Him Do It?
The president's ability to fulfill his campaign pledge could depend on which side wins an intra-party debate.
Defense
Reports of Military Sexual Assault Increased Over Past Year
But Pentagon leaders said the uptick reflects soldiers feeling more comfortable reporting.
Defense
Defense Bill Nears Finish Line as Senators Renew Fight for Military Sexual-Assault Reform
With time running short, it's uncertain if the proposal will get passed.
Defense
IG: Corruption in Afghanistan Getting 'Significantly Worse'
A top watchdog said it "seems like nobody is responsible for anything."
Defense
Pentagon Orders Overhaul of Nuclear-Missile Squad After Cheating Scandals
The Defense secretary said the force will need billions more in funding over the next five years.
Defense
One in Six Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans Might Have PTSD
It could be decades before we know the depth of veterans' health problems.
Management
Is the New VA Secretary Already Losing His Luster?
Three months into McDonald's tenure, lawmakers and advocates aren't shying away from voicing their concerns.
Defense
Obama to Send More Troops to Iraq in Fight Against Islamic State
The administration is expected to ask for more war funding to help battle the terrorist group.
Defense
John McCain Poised to Control Senate's Defense Policy
Move will give the hawk an influential avenue to merge his two favorite roles: administration critic and legislative deal maker.
Defense
Pentagon Announces It Will Quarantine Soldiers Returning From Ebola Mission
Defense officials pointed to concerns over the safety of troops coming back from West Africa.
Defense
Does the VA Have a Women Veterans Problem?
Both inside and outside of the department, there's one consensus: More work needs to be done.
Defense
Did the U.S. Just Accidentally Give Weapons to ISIS?
The Pentagon is investigating a video that seems to show the terrorist group holding an air-dropped bundle intended for Syrian Kurdish fighters.
Defense
VA Moves to Prevent Veteran Violence Over Disability Claims
To curtail confusion, the department wants to change when veterans can view the results of their disability exam online.
Defense
The Army's Answer to Its Identity Crisis
Service leaders laid out what the future looks like without a large ground operation and with a smaller budget.
Defense
VA Braces for a New Front in the Agent Orange Battle
A group of post-Vietnam War veterans say their illnesses are tied to the herbicide. So far, Veterans Affairs isn't buying it.
Defense
How Much Will the ISIS Fight Cost?
The Pentagon estimates that it is spending up to $10 million per day in Iraq and Syria.
Defense
Senator Tries to Help Frustrated Military Drivers With #OopsWeLostYourCar
One senator is on a quest to help soldiers find their vehicles, which are being held up as they move overseas.
Defense
The VA Scandal Isn't Going Away
The Veterans Affairs Inspector General's Office is investigating 93 facilities and is "pretty confident" scheduling or data manipulation took place in most of them.
Defense
ISIL Has Been Bombing Baghdad for Years
The U.S. threatens airstrikes in Baghdad if the militant group endangers personnel, but such attacks in and around the capital aren’t anything new.
Management
VA Reform Bill Heads to President Obama's Desk
Long-awaited changes including enhanced firing authority are on their way to becoming law.
