Defense
Intelligence Leaders Are Practically Begging Trump to Condemn Russian Hacking
The president’s unwillingness to call out Moscow’s electoral meddling is doing the Kremlin a favor, one former top spy testified to lawmakers.
Defense
Trump Advisers Call for More Troops in Afghanistan
The request recommends sending at least 3,000 U.S. troops to break the military stalemate in the country.
Defense
Employees Evacuated from Washington Nuclear Site
Officials: No evidence of tunnel collapse or airborne radioactive particles.
Defense
Conservative Legal Group Sues Agencies Over Details on Trump Security Spending
Judicial Watch raps Pentagon and Homeland Security for FOIA non-responses.
Management
'That Was Not a Good Situation': Why Sally Yates Was Worried About Michael Flynn’s Russia Ties
The Russians knew that national security adviser Flynn had lied to vice president Mike Pence.
Defense
U.S. Confirms the Death of ISIS Leader in Afghanistan
Officials say Abdul Hasib was killed in a special operations raid last April that also killed two U.S. Army Rangers.
Tech
France’s Macron Hack Likely By Same Russian Group That Hit DNC, Sources Say
A growing list of indicators point to a hack squad associated with the Russian GRU.
Management
Lessons from a Long-Time Contractor in Afghanistan
Automotive specialist describes “building capacity” through hiring locals, being on receiving end of SIGAR audits.
Tech
The Military is Using Human Brain Waves to Teach Robots How to Shoot
Without even realizing it, soldiers could soon be training robot sharpshooters to take their jobs.
Defense
The First U.S. Casualty in Somalia Since 'Black Hawk Down'
A Navy SEAL died during a special-operations mission against al-Shabaab.
Defense
John Kelly Lays Out His Border Security Vision
The DHS chief says fostering economic development in Central America is just as important as rigorously enforcing U.S. immigration laws at home.
Defense
The Border Patrol's Corruption Problem
More than 140 Customs and Border Protection agents were arrested or convicted of corruption in recent years—and President Trump’s promise to hire 5,500 new agents could make the problem worse.
Defense
Comey: The Metadata Made Me Do It
The FBI director tries to explain to Congress his pre-election letters about the missing Clinton emails.
Tech
The Military Has a New Technology to Finally Solve the Concussion Crisis
The Army is testing sensors that can detect the impact of explosions on the brain.
Defense
Panetta Continues Pushing for Pentagon Recruiting Reforms
Op-ed calls for allowing experienced professionals to enter military services at higher ranks.
Defense
U.S. Military: Sexual Assault in the Ranks Is Less Prevalent, and Better Reported
But defense officials say that with an estimated 14,900 cases last year, there’s still work to be done.
Defense
ICE and Border Patrol Still Struggle With Smugglers at Southern Border
GAO finds some progress in detecting tunnels.
Defense
The Military's U-Turn on Student Athletes
The Pentagon reversed a 2016 policy allowing military students to pursue professional athletic careers post-graduation.
Defense
Trump Would Meet Kim Jong Un 'Under Right Circumstances'
The president’s remarks to Bloomberg News raise questions about his North Korea policy.
Defense