Defense

Feinstein Sends the White House Instructions for Ceasing ‘Future Use of Torture’

Dianne Feinstein is putting pressure on Obama to create a permanent ban on the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” practices.

Tech

How Will the U.S. Punish North Korea?

The U.S. has little economic leverage over North Korea without the help of Russia and China, but their support may be difficult to secure.

Defense

Here's What CIA Interrogators Are Still Allowed to Do

The CIA's enhanced interrogation techniques have been illegal since 2009, but interrogators are still permitted to use some controversial methods.

Defense

FBI Accuses Two Young Minnesotans of Planning to Join Extremists in Syria

A 20-year-old Somali American is believed to have made it to Syria; his 18-year-old friend was stopped before he could leave the U.S.

Management

Justice Department Wants Better 'Police-Community Relations' Ahead of Ferguson Decision

Attorney General Eric Holder announced some guidelines for law-enforcement officers ahead of a big decision in the Michael Brown case.

Oversight

Sen. Chris Murphy Wants to Confirm Loretta Lynch Before January

Republicans would like to wait on the attorney general nominee until next year.

Defense

Someone Else Jumped the White House Fence. This Is What Happened.

Unlike last time, the system worked. But the video isn’t pretty.

Defense

What Would an Ebola Travel Ban Actually Look Like?

Even if the government gets around the legal and administrative hurdles, imposing the ban may make fighting Ebola harder.

Management

Dallas Hospital Workers Strayed From CDC Ebola Guidelines

Employees put on too many layers of protective gear and in at least one case, failed to follow travel restrictions.

Management

Meet the Controversial Muslim Leader Who Has Advised the White House

Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah issued a fatwa condemning ISIS violence last week.

Defense

Obama's ISIS Strategy Will Not Achieve Its Goals, Security Insiders Say

But a majority of the same experts say that the U.S. is safer now than it was before the 9/11 attacks.

Management

A Blogger Found Secret U.S. Justice Department Documents in an Austrian Trash Bin

A former U.S. ambassador is being investigated for laundering, according to papers found in a garbage container in Vienna.

Defense

Why the National Guard Is Coming to Ferguson

A look at the soldiers being called in to keep the peace.

Defense

What's in the Boxes of Aid Being Dropped Into Iraq?

The ready-to-eat meals range from Indian dinners to ratatouille.

Oversight

Helicopter Crashes in Iraq After Delivering Aid to Yazidis

The only Yazidi member of the Iraqi parliament was reportedly among the injured.

Defense

Obama to Iraq: 'America Is Coming to Help'

President Obama addressed the nation on a U.S. humanitarian operation conducted Thursday.

Defense

Obama on Iraq: We Will Be Prepared to Take Targeted Military Action

"American forces will not be returning to combat in Iraq," Obama said, "but we will help Iraqis as they take the fight to terrorists who threaten the Iraqi people."

Defense

Iraq Could Split, Says Former CIA Head

Mike Morell thinks a democratic, unified Iraq is unlikely to emerge from current chaos.

Defense

Obama on Iraq: 'We Will Not Be Sending U.S. Troops Back Into Combat'

The White House is starting to piece together a response after an incredibly chaotic week in Iraq.

Defense

Former NSA Director: 'An Attack Is Going to Come'

Keith Alexander sees poor PR, not illegal surveillance programs, as the agency's biggest failure.