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

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

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 One

A New Way To Help Our Troops Enter the Workforce

The Pentagon’s latest initiative connects employers to troops before they leave the military, so they’re better trained and ready to work when they do.

Defense

Obama Commits U.S. to Defend Gulf Arab Allies' Territory

The president declares commitment to regional allies worried about America's engagement with Iran.