Defense

Why There Won't Be an Ebola Outbreak in the United States

The circumstances that contributed to West Africa's epidemic do not exist in the U.S.

Management

Here’s What the Secret Service Has to Say for Itself About White House Security

“It’s clear that our security plan was not properly executed,” its director told Congress on Tuesday.

Defense

Al-Qaida-Affiliated Group Was in 'Final Stages' of Planning Attacks Against the West

U.S. forces launched air strikes against the little-known Khorasan Group Monday night.

Defense

Russia's Militarization of the North Pole Has U.S. Lawmakers on Edge

Moscow is beefing up its military presence in the Arctic region at a faster rate than any other polar nation.

Defense

Obama: 'It's Going to Take Time' to Weaken ISIS

The president discussed the U.S. mission against the militant group during his visit to Estonia on Wednesday.

Management

Buckets of Ice Water Brought in More ALS Funding in 30 Days Than the Government Did in a Year

Donors around the world gave more than $100 million in the past month through the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Defense

U.S. Tells Russia to 'Stop Lying' About Its Involvement in Ukraine

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the conflict.

Defense

All Clear at Fort Lee Army Base After Report of Shooter

The military post had reported an active shooting situation via social media Monday morning.

Defense

Obama: ISIL 'Has No Place in the 21st Century'

President condemns militant group responsible for the murder of journalist James Foley.

Defense

John Kerry: ISIL 'Must Be Destroyed'

Secretary of State has strong words about the U.S. mission against the militant group.

Tech

The White House Must Now Respond to This Petition About Michael Brown’s Death

Online petition tallied more than 100,000 signatures Tuesday, a benchmark that requires a response.

Oversight

Obama on Ferguson: There's a 'Gulf of Mistrust' Between People and Police

Attorney General Eric Holder will visit the St. Louis suburb on Wednesday, the president said Monday.

Management

FAA Declares No-Fly Zone Over St. Louis Suburb

As protests over Michael Brown's shooting continue, the federal government gets more involved.

Defense

Why the Pentagon Announced the U.S. Airstrike in Iraq in a Tweet

These days, the Obama administration is trying to make its own national security announcements before everyone else does.

Defense

Obama to Iraq: 'America Is Coming to Help'

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

Management

The CDC Is Using Twitter to Explain Ebola to the Masses

The health organization is condensing warnings and guidelines into 140-character snippets in a Monday chat.

Management

Obama Bashes Congress Over Gridlock

The president's news conference slams inaction and says he'll have to "act alone."

Defense

The CDC Just Raised Its Warning Level for U.S. Travel to Three African Countries

Risk of Ebola spreading to the U.S. is small, but officials are taking precautions.

Management

As Ebola Outbreak Spreads in West Africa, U.S. Scientists Look for Cure

Just over a dozen American laboratories can experiment with the deadly virus, and one in Texas reports some promise in animal studies.