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
U.S. Syria Policy Is Under Fire From Allies
The French foreign minister called Washington’s approach ambiguous while Turkey’s president accused it of siding with terrorists.
Defense
Obama Punts Controversial War Account to Successor
The president, who decried the Pentagon’s 'dishonest' war chest, will leave office with it firmly entrenched.
Pay & Benefits
Military Retirees Would Pay More for TRICARE Under White House Budget Proposal
Defense looks to save money and simplify military health care system through reforms.
Defense
Obama Requests $1.8 Billion to Combat Zika Virus
CDC, HHS, State and USAID would get funds as vaccine research accelerates.
Management
The Coming Fight Between the F-35 and the New Bomber
A battle is brewing between the two multibillion-dollar aircraft programs — and the defense companies, lobbyists, and Pentagon offices that back them.
Pay & Benefits
The Military May Begin Paying for Service Members to Freeze Their Eggs and Sperm
The military it wants to be known as a family-friendly employer.
Pay & Benefits