Defense

British Spies Allowed to Access U.S. Data Without a Warrant

Newly released documents from the British government reveal a lack of judicial oversight for how it sifts through communications data collected by the NSA and other foreign governments.

Defense

NSA Chief Warns Companies Against Revenge Hacking

"Hacking back" may be illegal, Michael Rogers said. But his advice doesn't apply to the agency he heads.

Defense

Obama: States Should Support Ebola Health Workers

Mandatory quarantines upon return from West Africa could discourage health professionals from going to the front lines, president says.

Defense

DHS Orders Increased Security at Federal Facilities

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the action was a precautionary step, citing terrorist calls for attacks against the United States.

Defense

The Boston Bombing and the Marijuana Defense

Robel Phillipos, a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokar Tsarnaev, was found guilty of lying to the FBI despite his claim that he was too high to remember what he had done.

Defense

Air Force General Misused Government Limo Privileges

Pentagon watchdog finds 107 trips by Maj. Gen. Susan Mashiko were not for official business.

Management

Three Former Policy Czars Offer Advice for Ebola Point Man Ron Klain

9/11, Katrina and AIDS czars share their frustrations, rewards and distaste for the title.

Defense

Republican 2016 Contenders Have Taken Positions on NSA Reform. Where Does Hillary Clinton Stand?

The answer remains elusive, but the best clues are found in her Senate voting record.

Defense

Ebola, the Ambassador and the Nurse

Samantha Power and Kaci Hickox show the diverging approaches to quarantine on the federal and state levels.

Management

Will Washington Overrule Governors on Ebola Quarantines?

The White House said it was considering new federal policies after New York and New Jersey executives acted on their own.

Defense

Lawmakers Urged to Reverse Planned Cuts to Some Travel Per Diems

Defense civilians on long-term travel will receive less money for lodging beginning on Nov. 1.

Defense

Does the VA Have a Women Veterans Problem?

Both inside and outside of the department, there's one consensus: More work needs to be done.

Defense

A Glossary of Ebola Contact Types

Centers for Disease Control campaigns to educate the public about how the virus can—and can’t—spread.

Defense

Ebola Specialists Think Globally, Congress Thinks Domestically

Obama’s new czar skips hearing as HHS preparedness chief defends progress.

Pay & Benefits

Vets Have Less Faith in Merit-Based Federal Promotions Than Their Peers

Annual governmentwide survey of feds shows concerns over fairness in the workplace and senior leadership.

Defense

Report: Many of America's Ebola-Preparedness Supplies Have Expired

Assessment raises concerns about the ability of DHS to protect personnel in the event of an Ebola outbreak in the U.S.

Defense

The World's Wealthiest Terrorists

ISIS has made at least $20 million in ransom this year and millions more in oil revenues, the Treasury Department said Thursday.

Defense

Doctor in New York City Diagnosed With Ebola

CDC has dispatched a rapid response team to New York.

Defense

Where Is the Investigation Into Financial Corruption at the NSA?

Suspicious business dealings by several high-ranking officials easily warrant an inquiry. Does anyone in Congress care enough to make it happen?