Defense

Who Exactly Underestimated ISIS?

The president's acknowledgement that the U.S. "underestimated" the rise of ISIS raised more questions than it answered.

Defense

Afghanistan Finally Signs Elusive Security Pact With United States

Agreement will allow for nearly 10,000 American forces to remain in the country.

Management

The Secret Service Can't Catch a Break (or an Intruder)

The Iraq War veteran who ran into the White House earlier this month made it much farther than the Secret Service initially admitted, The Washington Post reports.

Defense One

The Defense Industry Is Expanding the Use of 3D Printing

The Navy is still several years away from being able to print spare parts for ships and airplanes, but ‘that day will surely come.’ By Marcus Weisgerber

Oversight

The Many, Many Ideas to Fix the Broken Security Clearance Process

Some reforms have been implemented, but almost everyone agrees there is more work to do.

Defense

Another Doctor Exposed to Ebola Arrives in U.S. for Treatment

NIH is treating the doctor in Maryland.

Management

Meet the Controversial Muslim Leader Who Has Advised the White House

Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah issued a fatwa condemning ISIS violence last week.

Defense

How Much Will the ISIS Fight Cost?

The Pentagon estimates that it is spending up to $10 million per day in Iraq and Syria.

Nextgov

No New VA Patient Schedule System Until 2020 (UPDATED)

VA aims to roll out new software to first 300 users in 2016.

Nextgov

IG: VA Overpays Some Temporary Disability Claims

Report on Chicago and Seattle offices shows slow review of claims

Defense

New Strikes Target ISIS's Black Gold

As Turkey mulls the extent of its possible involvement in the campaign against Islamic State forces, the American-led coalition targeted the group's top source of income: oil.

Defense

The Homeland Security Department Is Not Prepared for a Pandemic

Though the flu is a bigger threat than terrorism, DHS is approaching it with a mix of ineptness and cynicism.

Defense

ISIS Hostage Executioner 'Jihadi John' Identified by the FBI

The man who murdered James Foley, Steven Sotloff and David Haines has been identified by intelligence officials.

Defense

Army’s Doctrine Chief: Expect the Unexpected

Gen. David Perkins leaves debate on Obama’s ISIS strategy to policymakers.

Route Fifty

Iraqi Prime Minister: Attack Against New York and Paris Subways Is 'Imminent'

New York Gov. Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Christie are increasing police presence.

Defense

Treasury Department Designates 11 People as Terrorists

The designation makes it illegal to send financial or material support.

Defense

Obama: Stopping Ebola 'Must Be a Priority for the World'

The president, at a U.N. address Thursday, called on all countries to do more to fight the outbreak.

Nextgov

Fuzzy Math on Data Centers Could Sink Further Savings, GAO Warns

The Pentagon, alone, changed cost savings estimates three times.

Defense

U.S. Can't Confirm If Airstrikes Killed the Leader of Khorasan Group

Group said to have been plotting an "imminent" strike on American or European targets.

Defense

The Number of Mass Shootings in the U.S. Is Going Up

FBI report looks at shootings from 2000 to 2013.