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.

Oversight

McConnell Introduces Short-Term Reauthorization of Patriot Act

The majority leader’s new legislation would extend NSA mass spying only until July 31.

Management

VA Secretary: Employees Need to Be 'Exalted,' Not Undervalued

Bob McDonald tells government leaders that the department has to empower employees to successfully meet its mission of serving the veteran.

Defense

Despite Risks, Democrats Maintain Stand on Pentagon Spending

The minority party is betting that opposition to the defense bill won't hurt it next November.

Nextgov

Cyber Pay Equals Out at $112,000 in Government and Industry, Survey Says

Higher pay typically is not the deal breaker when information security professionals pass over military jobs for private sector positions.

Defense One

Obama Nominates Former Afghanistan War Deputy To Lead Army

Gen. Mark Milley would inherit an Army still transitioning from big budget wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to a much more complex mix of military threats — and needs — around the globe.

Defense One

Obama Nominates Nuclear Chief To Head Navy

Adm. John Richardson, a submariner, would become the first head of the Navy’s nuclear-propulsion shop to rise to chief of naval operations.

Defense

Officials Investigate Cause of Deadly Train Accident Outside Philadelphia

A New York-bound Northeast Regional train derailed Tuesday night, killing at least six and injuring more than 50.

Defense

NSA Officials Lobby Senators as Patriot Act Nears Deadline

The White House is supporting an NSA reform bill, but Mitch McConnell wants to keep the spying program unchanged.

Defense

John Kerry Is In Russia to 'Maintain Direct Lines of Communication'

The Secretary of State went to Sochi on Tuesday to meet with Vladimir Putin for the first direct talks in two years.

Defense

Jeb Bush Bets Voters Care More About Obama's Iraq Than His Brother's

With the U.S. public again finding its appetite for intervention, the real question facing Jeb Bush for 2016 is: What would you do about Iraq now?

Defense

Battles Over the Pentagon's Budget Are Likely This Week

Both chambers of Congress will work on defense authorization measures this week.

Defense

Finding a Cure for What Ails Defense Acquisition

Why the Pentagon’s prescription for staying ahead of the curve falls short.

Defense

On Foreign Policy, Congress Still Follows the Leader

Despite the Iran review bill, President Obama has been gaining—not losing—power to negotiate and wage war abroad.