Defense
Democrats Set to Block Defense Bill Amid GOP Attacks
The Senate minority wants to make a stand on budget caps, and the majority hopes to make them pay for it.
Management
No More Charging Strippers to Uncle Sam's Plastic
Defense spending bill prohibits department civilian and military personnel from using government charge cards for gaming or adult entertainment.
Defense
Military Chiefs Say They’re Often Blindsided By Acquisition Problems
Interviews with service leaders show a rift between commanders and their colleagues responsible for purchasing weapons, GAO finds.
Defense
House Approves 2.3 Percent Pay Raise in 2016 For Troops
The chamber's Defense spending bill is at odds with the Senate's version, which calls for a 1.3 percent pay increase.
Defense
Pentagon Backs Major Changes to Retirement System
Proposal would reduce pensions for career service members through a blended system that elevates the role of the Thrift Savings Plan.
Defense
Why Credit Monitoring Fails to Address the Real Threat Facing Hacked Feds
State-sponsored breach was probably never about financial information, experts say.
Oversight
Durbin Launches Standoff Over Defense Spending ‘Gimmick’
The amendment would require a deal to lift the budget caps before the Pentagon could access $35.9 billion.
Defense
Secret Service Places Dozens of Uncleared Agents at Sensitive Posts
Expedited hiring efforts caused embattled agency to ignore security protocols.
Oversight
In the Current Environment, Everyone in Congress a Security Hostage Taker
The fight over defense spending has echoes of the ‘unpatriotic’ rhetoric that shaped the Iraq War vote.
Defense
White House Sends More Troops to Iraq
The White House will send 450 more American troops to help Iraq turn back ISIS.
Defense
Compensation for Iran Hostages Cleared by Senate Panel
Isakson measure would tap fines on sanctions violators.
Defense
TSA Told to Improve Vetting of Workers for Terrorism Ties
Though hiring is generally effective, IG seeks more sharing of watchlist information.
Defense
Capitol Hill Hearing on Airport Security Interrupted by Security Threat
Capitol Police evacuated several floors of Dirksen Tuesday after a suspicious package was reported.
Defense
As U.S. Presence in Afghanistan Shrinks, So Does Oversight
The special inspector general criticizes the Pentagon for pointless spending and unnecessary secrecy.
Defense One
DoD's HR Overhaul: From Yugo to Maserati in a Year and a Half
Pentagon officials say they’re committed to overhauling the personnel system by the end of the Obama administration.
Defense
Syrian Electronic Army Claims Hack of Army Website Monday
The Army’s official website was inaccessible for part of the day.
Defense
Obama on Fighting ISIS: 'We Don’t Yet Have A Complete Strategy'
The president said Monday that the Pentagon is still waiting on “commitments” from the Iraqi government.
Defense
Carter: Plan to Close Guantanamo Facility Is A ‘Constructive Step’
Defense chief says he’s working with the White House on a plan that will be submitted “per longstanding request” to Congress.
Nextgov
Homeland Security Radio Silence Persists
After almost three years, the Department of Homeland Security has made little progress toward improving internal communication via radio, according to a recent IG verification review.
Defense