Defense
Benghazi May Not Ruin Hillary Clinton's Chances of Becoming President
Security insiders also say the Bergdahl prisoner exchange will have no impact on the terrorist threat.
Defense
Insiders Support Bergdahl Swap—but Just Barely
Not one expert said Eric Shinseki's resignation would fix the massive problems in the VA health care system.
Oversight
Congress Knew the White House Had Considered a Prisoner Swap
The administration floated an exchange for Bergdahl in 2011, and lawmakers pushed back.
Defense
Security Insiders: Defense Budget Cuts Put the Military on a Dangerous Course
The planned cuts leave the military too few resources to fight, experts say.
Defense
U.S. Military: Sorry, Pakistan. You Won't Get Our Extra Equipment.
U.S. stresses its support for Afghanistan, which opposed the reported move.
Defense
A Tale of Two Budget Wish Lists
The Pentagon and Congress will have to compete over limited cash.
Management
The Pentagon Has to Learn a New Language: English
To communicate the effects of budget cuts, officials will now try to avoid both "Pentagon-speak" and hyperbole.
Defense
Security Insiders: High Time for Congress to Cave on Closing Military Bases
"But they won't," one Insider said.
Defense
Intelligence Leaders: Al-Qaida Is Not on Path to Defeat
"It is morphing and franchising itself, not only here but in other areas of the world," James Clapper said.
Defense
Don't Be Fooled: Military Benefits Are on the Chopping Block
Even if Congress repeals recent cuts, it faces a battle with the Pentagon over compensation reform.
Defense
Military Benefits Likely to Remain Sacred to Congress
One in three lawmakers has introduced bills to repeal recent pension cuts.
Defense
Security Insiders: It's Time to Reduce Military Health and Pension Benefits
Murray-Ryan budget deal is good for defense, Insiders say.
Defense
Counterterrorism Chief Names Top Security Threat for 2014
The chaos created by Syria's civil war threatens the U.S.
Defense
Budget Agreement Eases Pentagon's Sequester Pain
Deal gives the Defense Department about $31.5 billion in relief over two years.
Defense
Security Insiders: Next NSA Chief Should Be a Civilian
Insiders are split on whether to keep prosecution of sexual-assault cases within the military's chain of command.
Defense
How the Military's 'Bro' Culture Turns Women Into Targets
The sexual-assault epidemic is rooted in a hypermasculine ethos that fosters predation.
Defense
The Sequester Will Lift, Not Cut, Defense Costs
As manufacturers lose orders and lay off employees, the price of top weapons programs will rise.
Defense
Security Insiders: Thad Allen Should Replace Napolitano as DHS Secretary
Most surveyed don't support a proposal to leave no troops in Afghanistan.
Management
Who Will Be the Next Homeland Security Secretary?
Thad Allen and Jane Holl Lute may be among potential nominees to succeed Napolitano, congressional sources say.
Oversight
Congress Ineffectively Oversees National Security, Insiders Say
Only one-fourth in a National Journal survey felt lawmakers were effective checks.
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