Defense
Feinstein Sends the White House Instructions for Ceasing ‘Future Use of Torture’
Dianne Feinstein is putting pressure on Obama to create a permanent ban on the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” practices.
Pay & Benefits
New Health Care Premiums for Certain Retired Reservists Take Effect
Under TRICARE Retired Reserve, enrollees pay full cost of monthly premiums, which now range from $391 to $961.
Defense
The U.S. Government's Foreign-Language Problem
Alleged discrimination against FBI employees with overseas ties is only the latest difficulty the government has had with interpreters and translators.
Management
Finding a Bargain for Government Buyers Shouldn’t Be a Crime
In acquisition parlance, ‘low-price/technically acceptable’ really means ‘low-profits/taxpayer-approved.’
Defense
Who Really Crosses the U.S.-Mexico Border?
The total number of unauthorized immigrants apprehended is on the rise, but they're no longer coming from America's nearest neighbor.
Management
Defense Agency Faulted for Wrongful Challenge to Contractor
Pentagon IG requests restoration of $6.6 million in disallowed subcontractor expenses.
Defense
How Hard Will New Home-Loan Limits Hit Veterans?
Congress put a limit on a popular and successful VA home loan program. Here's what that means for military home-buyers.
Defense
Pass-Through Contracts for War Zones Need Monitoring, GAO Finds
Pentagon, State and USAID could be at risk of overpaying subcontractors.
Defense
Two Drone Strikes in Pakistan Kill Militants
The assault, believed to have been carried out by the U.S., targeted areas known to shelter Taliban and al-Qaeda extremists.
Defense
Defense Secretary Nominee Forms Circle of Advisers
Ashton Carter designates small team to help in confirmation process.
Defense
Anti-ISIS Operation Gets Its Own Inspector General
Pentagon watchdog to lead audits of military and foreign aid campaigns.
Pay & Benefits
Most Troops Will See More Money Next Year
Pentagon announces increases in basic pay, housing and food allowances.
Defense One
What the Intelligence Community Thought Would Happen in 2015 - in 2000
At the turn of the century, a group of intelligence officers offered up what they thought conflict would look like in 2015 would look like. By Kedar Pavgi
Defense
Did North Korea Really Attack Sony Pictures?
It's too early to take the federal government at its word.
Defense
U.S. Releases Four Afghan Detainees From Guantanamo
The U.S. still holds 63 detainees who have been cleared for release.
Nextgov
Navy’s $2.5B Plan for Shipboard Networks Hits Snag after GAO Partially Upholds Protest
GAO's action could further delay Navy's plans to upgrade the nation’s surface warship fleet.
Defense
The New White House Fence Could Wind Up Being Really, Really Tall
An independent panel has a few recommendations for the Secret Service about how to fix the presidential perimeter.
Defense