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
Actually, the U.S. Will Pay for the THAAD Anti-Missile System
South Korea said the Trump administration reconfirmed its commitment to foot the bill, contradicting what the president said days earlier.
Defense
Special IG Calls for Trump-Era Recalibration in Afghanistan
With rising casualties and chaos, agencies should re-prioritize programs, says Sopko.
Defense
'There Is a Chance That We Could End Up Having a Major, Major Conflict With North Korea'
President Trump, in an interview with Reuters, also said while he would “love to solve things diplomatically … it’s very difficult.”
Tech
People Are Calling In to a New 'Criminal Alien' Hotline With Reports of Extraterrestrials
On Wednesday, the administration launched a new office to “assist victims of crimes committed by criminal aliens.” Some rang in with reports of UFOs.
Defense
The Death of Two U.S. Service Members in Afghanistan
They were killed in an operation targeting ISIS militants in Nangarhar province, where the U.S. this month dropped the “mother of all bombs.”
Defense
House Oversight Members Press for Evidence on Flynn’s Fees from Russia
Pentagon watchdog launched probe of ex-Trump national security adviser weeks ago.
Route Fifty
Hawaii Needs Better Missile Defense Radars, Pacific Commander Says
Adm. Harry Harris says current capability is up to current threats — but that could change.
Defense
Defense Intelligence Agency’s ‘Shark Tank’ Helps Startups Pitch Spy Apps
DIA analysts who like a product can launch a partnership on the spot.
Defense
DHS Chief: Without Cities’ Help, ‘We Have to Go Into Neighborhoods’ to Find the Undocumented
Local law enforcement officials “want to cooperate with us,” says John Kelly.
Defense
ISIS-in-Afghanistan Is Losing Recruits to Other Groups, U.S. Officials Say
James Mattis says he’s made no decision on adding troops, but warns of a confrontation if Russia continues to arm the Taliban.
Defense
What If It Happened Again? What We Need to Do to Prepare for a Nuclear Event
Any nuclear weapon exchange or major nuclear plant meltdown will immediately lead to a global public health emergency. What can we learn from past events to help prepare?
Defense
Trump’s North Korea Policy is the Same as Obama’s — He Just Doesn’t Want to Admit It
No, Mike Pence, the "era of strategic patience" is not over
Defense
Risk of 'Accidental' Nuclear War Growing, UN Research Group Says
The warning comes as the Pentagon begins an extensive review of its nuclear arsenal.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Propose Restoring Defense Per Diem Rates
A bipartisan measure would repeal unpopular Pentagon restrictions adopted in 2014.
Defense
Why America Cares About Chemical Weapons
Upholding the norm against their use helps the U.S. win wars.
Nextgov
Government Needs ‘Heavy Artillery’ for Cyberspace, DHS Chief Says
Plodding bureaucracy could leave government outgunned in cyberspace, Gen. John Kelly said in his first major address as secretary.
Defense