Defense
Obama Delivers Strong Comeback to Netanyahu on Iran
"When I hear some people say that disagreements over policy belie a lack of support of Israel, I must object and object forcefully."
Nextgov
Pentagon Kills $475M Cyber Contract
The solicitation would have outsourced support for cyberspying and network attacks against foreigners, as well as the defense of military networks.
Defense
CIA Shuts Down Climate Research Program
Amid spotlight on security threat from climate change, intelligence community ends scientific collaboration.
Management
Gaming Industry: Let Feds Use Government Charge Cards at Casinos
There are "many legitimate business-related expenses" incurred at casinos, lobbyists say.
Defense
High-Ranking Feds Arrested for Allegedly Moonlighting as Strip Club Owners, Assaulting Juvenile
Two of the employees remain on the job, despite charges.
Defense
The F-35 Won’t Be Going To Iraq Just Yet
The Marine Corps will declare its vertical-flight Joint Strike Fighter ready for war in July, but a top general says it’s unlikely the jets will head to fight ISIS any time soon
Defense
Osama bin Laden’s Eclectic Collection of Books
The U.S. government has released a list of books and documents found during the 2011 raid on the terrorist’s Abbottabad compound.
Defense
The Secret American Space Drone is Going Back Into Orbit
Nearly four launches in, we still don't know what it will be doing up there.
Defense
Generals in Afghanistan Failed to Cancel Unneeded $36 Million Facility
SIGAR and lawmakers call for generals to be held accountable for “misconduct and mismanagement.”
Defense
Here's How the Government Calculates Terrorist Bounties
Osama Bin Laden had a $25 million prize on his head, and even that might have been undervalued.
Defense
Air Force Trims Drone Ops to Get Workforce ‘Healthy’
The service is dropping five of its 65 combat air patrols so its overtaxed pilots and intelligence operators can catch their breath.
Defense
House Backs Bill Ensuring Reprimands Remain on VA Employees’ Records
Admonishments and reprimands currently disappear after a few years.
Nextgov
Navy Needs Help Making Sure Its Drones are Hack-Proof
Aerial weapons systems were not expected to become part of the so-called Internet of Things.
Oversight
The House Benghazi Committee Has Some Questions for Clinton Ally Sidney Blumenthal
The longtime family confidante's messages to Hillary Clinton on Libya are drawing fresh attention.
Defense
Senate Defense Bill Lays Out Acquisition Reforms, HQ Personnel Cuts
McCain lauds trims of $10 billion in “unnecessary spending.”
Oversight
Compensation Plan for U.S. Hostages Held in Iran Advances
President Obama expected to sign nuclear-talks act with pledge separate from Isakson bill.
Defense
Obama Will No Longer Give Police Bayonets and Grenade Launchers
Hummers and drones are still on the table, however.
Defense
Dog Bites (Mail)Man: The 10 Cities Where Dogs Attack Letter Carriers the Most
USPS wants to debunk the 'myth' that dogs won’t bite.
Defense
House Passes Major Bill Overhauling Military Retirement
The fiscal 2016 Defense authorization act automatically enrolls new troops into the Thrift Savings Plan.
Defense