Nextgov

Need a Job? Cyber Command Is Halfway Full

The Pentagon is at the midway point of staffing a projected 6,000-person Cyber Command.

Defense

IG Probes Air Force 2-Star’s Treason Charge

General reportedly said A-10 pilots who tell Congress about the aircraft’s capabilities are committing treason.

Defense

British Access to NSA Spying Was Illegal, Court Rules

The surprising rebuke could portend further legal challenges in Europe to the U.S. government’s international surveillance programs.

Oversight

These Are Republicans' Options for Averting a Shutdown at DHS

GOP leaders have two legislative weeks before a partial shutdown.

Defense

Looming Defense Cuts Threaten GOP Budget Unity

The party has little room for error in its bid to pass a budget, and sequestration isn't making it any easier.

Defense

The Navy Has Built a Fire Extinguisher That Walks

A new robot firefighter can see through smoke and carry a hose on its own.

Defense

Energy Officials Were Confused About Secrecy Surrounding Electric Grid

Inspector general says warnings on handling of classified details went unheeded.

Defense

Ash Carter's Confirmation Hearing Is Not About Ash Carter

The Senate Armed Services Committee isn't going to let President Obama or the Pentagon off easy.

Defense

Should Red Meat Warnings Include Damage to the Environment?

A political battle shapes up around federal dietary guidelines.

Management

DHS Spending Bill Stalls in the Senate As Deadline for a Partial Shutdown Draws Closer

Mitch McConnell now faces the same problem with his party’s right flank as Boehner does in the House.

Defense

A Look Inside the Pentagon's $585 Billion Budget Request

While the Pentagon will enjoy a peace dividend of sorts, the latest proposal still keeps the military on a war footing.

Nextgov

White House Debuts Dot-Gov Cyber Enforcement Squad

"E-gov Cyber" will release data breach notification rules and score agencies' compliance with security policies.

Oversight

Lawmakers to Tackle Homeland Security Funding This Week

A week that begins with Budget Day will also include debates on the fate of Obama's health and immigration policies.

Defense

Panel Recommends Scrapping Current Military Pension System

Commission proposes a 'blended' approach to retirement benefits as well as moving dependents and some retirees off TRICARE.

Defense

Joint Chiefs Warn Against Sequestration, Again

Like a tragic Greek chorus, the Joint Chiefs again warned of the dire consequences of sequestration, although Congress is unlikely to act.

Oversight

Would a DHS Shutdown Mark the 'Height of Irresponsibility?'

Democrats say it would, Republicans counter that "it wouldn’t be the end of the world."

Defense

Panel Expected to Call For Major Changes to Military Retirement and Health Benefits

Commission reportedly will recommend a new retirement system that would result in less generous pensions.

Defense One

Obama To Propose Pentagon Spending Boost in 2016

President Barack Obama will send Congress a $585 billion defense spending plan on Monday, that would boost the Pentagon budget to levels not seen since 2012. By Marcus Weisgerber