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.
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