Defense
Air Force Paper: Women Who Wear the Hijab Contribute to 'Passive Terrorism'
Millions of Muslim women might have something to say about that.
Defense
Why Are There So Many Copies of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall?
There are multiple copies and even traveling versions of the wall. This increases access, but does it dilute the meaning of the monument?
Defense
What's New in Obama's Plan to Close Guantanamo
The White House’s plan gives Congress 13 different sites to choose from—and just added a lot of fuel to an already heated topic in a national security election year.
Defense
Apple and the FBI Break the Fourth Wall
In their ongoing clash, the two notoriously secret organizations are fighting for Americans' hearts and minds.
Management
Military Contractors Return in Numbers to Iraq
Behind the president’s directive to ‘accelerate’ the counter-ISIS campaign came a surge in the number of contractors assisting in the campaign against ISIS.
Defense
James Comey Defends the Bureau's Position in Its Battle With Apple
The bureau’s director says the litigation with the tech company isn’t about trying to set a precedent, but about justice for the victims of the San Bernardino attack.
Defense
U.S. Airstrikes in Libya Reportedly Targets a Tunisian ISIS Leader
The strike reportedly targeted a militant who masterminded two major attacks in Tunisia last year.
Pay & Benefits
Military’s Paid Maternity Leave Now 12 Weeks; Feds Still At Zero
The Defense secretary has broad discretion to determine paid maternity leave for female service members.
Defense
Donald Trump's Claims About Torture Are False
Why does the Republican candidate say it’s a useful tactic when all evidence suggests otherwise?
Nextgov
See Something Suspicious Online? Homeland Security Wants to Know About It
DHS is seeking just $1 million and one full-time employee to administer the new program.
News
Ted Cruz vs. ‘Plush-Bottomed Bureaucrats’
GOP presidential contender takes a shot at the military’s civilian leadership.
Defense
Apple to Fight Court Order on San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone
The company says it will fight an order that instructs it to provide “reasonable technical assistance” to unlock an iPhone that belonged to one of the attackers.
Defense
Ted Cruz's Hugely Expensive Plan for a Huge Military
Attacked by rivals for being soft on defense, the Texas senator lays out a program to guarantee peace through strength.
Defense
The Pentagon Has a Super-Fast Bird Drone
The Defense Department’s mad scientists show how to make super-fast, light-weight drones.
Management
Pentagon Rule Would Deepen Dialogue with Major Industry Contractors
Better Buying Power follow-up seeks advance notice of R&D investment.
Management
Air Force Told To Save Millions on Contractors’ Depot Labor
Service acquisition chief disagrees with Pentagon watchdog recommendations.
Defense
A Planned 'Cessation of Hostilities' in Syria
The fighting in Syria will pause next week and aid will be delivered to those who need it most—under a deal announced Friday.
Nextgov
IBM Gets Approval to Host DOD’s Most Sensitive Unclassified Data
Big Blue becomes the first cloud service provider with a direct connection to the Pentagon’s unclassified communications network.
Defense