Defense
The FBI Has an Ulterior Motive In Its Battle Against Apple
The FBI isn’t fighting for access to the San Bernardino shooter's phone. It’s fighting for a change in the law.
Defense
Map: The State of Global Diplomacy
Visualizing the nearly 6,000 diplomatic ties between 42 countries and 660 cities.
Nextgov
A New CIO for the CIA
John Edwards will return to the agency, where he worked for 15 years before his employment in the private sector.
Management
This Rocket Exec Angered Everyone in Space and Lost his Job
The engineering chief of the nation’s largest rocket-launch firm got a little too candid during a recent talk at his alma mater.
Management
Lockheed Expanding Missile Factories, Quadruples Bomb Production for ISIS Long Haul
The Hellfire maker is boosting production for an era of conflict with no end in sight.
Defense
Military Retirement Update: Welcome to the TSP!
A special report on the overhaul of the military retirement system.
Management
Lockheed Official: Here's How To Keep America’s Airborne Advantage
Regular updates to the F-22 and F-35, says Lockheed’s Rob Weiss, plus a deep commitment to chasing the game-changing tech of the future.
Defense
Pentagon Churns Through 9 Personnel Chiefs in 7 Years, Hurting Reform
Even before Brad Carson got beat up on Capitol Hill, he was ensnared in a Catch-22.
Defense
The Obama Administration's Drone-Strike Dissembling
Debunking John Brennan’s claim that “the president requires near-certainty of no collateral damage” to allow a drone killing to go forward.
Defense
Pentagon Financial Managers See Shrinking Staff, Swelling Workload
Comptroller survey shows worry over meeting military’s operational requirements.
Management
F-35 Chief: Pentagon Should Think Hard Before Making Another Joint Fighter
Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan has a bit of advice for Air Force and Navy leaders envisioning their next tactical aircraft.
Defense
The Rise of Federal Surveillance Drones in the U.S.
A lot of government agencies are exercising their ability to look down on ordinary citizens.
Defense
Republican National Committee Joins Legal Attack on Clinton Email Practices
Two lawsuits seek her text and BlackBerry messages from State Department years.
Defense
If Trump Wins, Expect Thousands of Defense Jobs to Move to Europe
The GOP frontrunner's anti-Muslim comments could prompt U.S. allies to shop elsewhere for arms.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Urge Pentagon to Postpone Cuts to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Proposed reductions in reimbursement rates for a popular therapy offered under TRICARE would take effect on March 30.
Defense
Border Agencies Fall Short of Fulfilling Ambitious Hiring Plans
High attrition rates and a shortage of qualified polygraphers are hampering efforts; DHS chief cites tough budget choices.
Defense
Mexico Says It Won't Buy Donald Trump’s Wall
President Enrique Peña Nieto is the latest Mexican official to say his country won’t pay for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposed border wall.
Management
Justice Department Watchdog Will Probe FBI Shooting in Oregon
Hostage rescue team’s videotaped killing of occupier prompted controversy.
Management
OPM Responds to Zika Virus by Streamlining Agency Hiring
Medical officers, nurses, disease- and IT-specialists are needed at State, HHS, USAID.
Defense