Defense

FBI on war footing after bin Laden's death

Working with British to comb through a treasure trove of evidence left at the terrorist's compound.

News

The secret team that killed bin Laden

Were it not for this high-value target, it might have been a routine mission for the Navy's specially trained and highly mythologized SEAL Team Six.

Oversight

Four budget developments you need to know

Some of the key differences between the parties involved in discussions.

Defense

Obama signs policy directive on government's emergency preparedness

Order emphasizes fusing together the capabilities of federal, state, and local authorities to respond to crises.

News

Government shutdown: What ceases, what continues

Many essential government services will continue to operate in the event of a shutdown.

Oversight

Frustrated Obama calls leaders back to White House

Meeting is the latest effort to avert a government shutdown.

Oversight

Obama urges budget talks: Says lawmakers must return if no agreement

President says continuing resolutions are "not the way to run a budget."

Oversight

Obama announces reelection bid

President will begin to raise money for 2012 campaign next week.

Oversight

FAA suspends controller who failed to respond to aircraft

Two commercial jets on final approach to Washington’s Reagan National Airport were forced to land without getting information from the control tower.

Defense

Is D.C. prepared for a tsunami?

Complicating a mass evacuation would be various emergency contingency plans put in place by the federal government.

Defense

Elite U.S. counterterror forces facing cuts

Resources are heavily taxed by the operational tempo in Afghanistan and Pakistan, officials said.

News

Obama to name Commerce secretary ambassador to China

Gary Locke would succeed former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who recently resigned his post.

Defense

With Hu Jintao's arrival, an extra burden for the Secret Service

China's president gets special security measures for D.C. visit.

News

Congresswoman's shooting raises questions about security for lawmakers

Most lawmakers are almost completely unprotected when they venture outside the secure bubble of Capitol Hill.

Defense

In general, agencies comply with employee background check requirement

Nearly 90 percent of employees with unsupervised access to federal facilities have been checked out.

Defense

WikiLeaks did 'significant damage' to diplomacy, State official says

State's assessment of disclosure of classified cables differs starkly from comments made by Defense secretary.