Defense
The Likely Pentagon Chief Who Wanted to Bomb North Korea
Ashton Carter, President Obama's expected pick to replace Chuck Hagel, is also known for being an academic and a behind-the-scenes kind of guy.
Oversight
Rand Paul, Reluctant Warrior, Makes No Promises on Increased Defense Spending
In an appearance with The Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor, Paul declares, "I will not want to take the country to war."
Defense
This Is How Much the U.S. Has Accomplished in Ebola Preparedness in Only Two Months
The nation may have reached peak preparedness for any possible future domestic cases.
Defense
Defense Bill Nears Finish Line as Senators Renew Fight for Military Sexual-Assault Reform
With time running short, it's uncertain if the proposal will get passed.
Management
Defense Acquisition Reformers Propose Streamlining Authority, Empowering the Workforce
Industrial Association weighs in as Armed Services panels change leaders.
Defense
Obama Expected to Name Ashton Carter as Defense Chief
Carter is the Pentagon's former deputy secretary.
Defense
Why TSA's PreCheck Screening Program Is a Bad Idea
Expedited airport screening for some doesn't make the rest of the line move any faster, and chips away at a chance at real security reform.
Defense
Endgame Negotiations Intensify as Defense, Tax Deals Near
Lawmakers still mulling appropriations strategy as agreements on other issues take shape.
Management
Pentagon Blasted for Stalled Tracking of Services Contractors
POGO builds on watchdog’s report to accuse personnel office of breaching laws.
Management
Pentagon May Be Forced to Release Aircraft Manufacturer's Contract Data
Small business advocacy group wins FOIA case.
Defense
John Boehner Forges Ahead on the House Benghazi Probe
How did the speaker respond to a GOP-led report that supported the Obama administration? He reappointed his own select inquiry into the 2012 terrorist attacks.
Defense One
A Look Back at Chuck Hagel’s Tenure as Defense Secretary
In the 21 months that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was on the job, he faced everything from the budget crisis in Washington to the rise of ISIS. By Kedar Pavgi
Defense
When Will Hillary Clinton Stake Out Her Policy Positions?
Whenever she wants to—for better or for worse.
Nextgov
Bug Accidentally Shut Down Military Open Source Software Portal
Problems with a backup system are preventing Pentagon from recovering Forge.mil.
Defense
FBI Accuses Two Young Minnesotans of Planning to Join Extremists in Syria
A 20-year-old Somali American is believed to have made it to Syria; his 18-year-old friend was stopped before he could leave the U.S.
Defense
VA Fires Another Senior Exec
Director of the Phoenix VA health care system had been on paid administrative leave since May, pending an investigation.
Management
The History of Cabinet Shakeups, Charted
As the size of the United States Cabinet has ballooned from 11 departments in 1947 to 15 today, there has been significant turnover.
Defense
Who Will Replace Chuck Hagel?
President Obama will be naming his fourth secretary of defense in six years. Will he choose the first woman to run the Pentagon?
Defense One
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Is Resigning
The defense secretary is leaving the top post at the Pentagon after less than two years in office. By Stephanie Gaskell
Oversight