Defense
Obscure Pentagon Small Business Program Gets a Boost from GAO
Defense Department reluctantly agrees to work with Congress on making it permanent.
Defense
CIA Director: Paris Attacks are a ‘Wakeup Call’ To Europe On Encryption
The ability to shield communications from anyone but the intended recipient via encryption and other digital means will now face unprecedented challenges.
Defense
Scholars Blast Obama’s Syria Policy
Brookings analysts say political expediency has taken precedence over long-term sustainability.
Defense
Obama to GOP Rivals on Refugees: Listen to George W. Bush
The president said calls to exclude Muslim refugees or only include Christians were “shameful.”
Management
CIA Director Brennan: Paris Attacks Should Bring U.S. and Russia Closer
Ahead of G-20 summit, White House signals willingness to work with Putin in Syria.
Oversight
House Panel Wants Answers on VA’s Use of Paid Administrative Leave, Union 'Hit List'
VA Committee chairman continues to press the department for information about employees on paid leave longer than 14 days.
Defense
Obama Defends Strategy Against the Islamic State Amid Criticism
Obama pushed back forcefully against questions of America’s strategy to counter the Islamic State in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Defense
Reported Terrorist Targeting of D.C. Has Not Altered Agency Precautions
Homeland Security says it knows of no credible threat of Paris-like attack.
Oversight
Congress Returns Amid Intensified Focus on Terror Threats After Paris Attacks
As lawmakers mull the aftermath of the Paris attacks, they’ll keep working on a highway bill and a handful of other measures.
Defense
Obama Administration Again Delays Plan to Close Guantanamo
The long-awaited plan, due this past week, has been delayed indefinitely.
Defense
ISIS Threatens Attack on Washington
Video warns other countries dropping bombs in Syria that they will suffer the same fate as France with the Paris attacks.
Defense
Pentagon Transfers Five Guantanamo Detainees to the UAE
Days ahead of signing a legislative freeze on Guantanamo into law, the president defiantly moves five from Cuba
Management
Open Office Space at Heart of Plan to Further Cut Costs of DHS Headquarters Move
GSA pushes new budget numbers based on greater use of shared office space.
Defense
Study: Soldiers’ Kids More Vulnerable to Abuse During and Right After Deployment
New research shows greater risk of abuse exists for infants and toddlers in the six months after a service member returns home from war.
Defense
Ex-Employees of Bankrupt Security Clearance Firm Aim to Resolve Some Unfinished Business
Former USIS workers pursue class action suit against onetime OPM, DHS contractor.
Defense
The Military Will Try to Shut Down the Islamic State's Oil Fields
The terror group gets an estimated $40 million a month in oil revenue.
Nextgov
Cyber ‘War Games’ against China, Iran and North Korea Set for 2016
The drills are expected to run uniformed service members, civilians and contractors through the motions of staving off a cyber assault.
Defense
Navy Taps Sandberg to Sponsor and Christen its Newest Submarine
The chief operating officer of Facebook, prominent activist and bestselling author is the new public face of the service.
Management
New Defense Employees Will Be on Probation Longer
Legislation headed to the president would extend to two years the probationary period for new hires at the department.
Management