Management

A Pugnacious Obama Takes on (Most of) the World

Obama names and shames Russia; buries the myth of Middle East 'linkage'; and promises to lead the fight against barbarism, in a temperamentally different sort of speech.

Defense

A Landmark Verdict Finds Bank Responsible for Supporting Terrorist Attacks

Suit was filed under the American Anti-Terrorism Act.

Defense

The U.S. Has Bombed Two Different Sides in Syria's Civil War

Is this mission creep?

Defense

Al-Qaida-Affiliated Group Was in 'Final Stages' of Planning Attacks Against the West

U.S. forces launched air strikes against the little-known Khorasan Group Monday night.

Defense

President Obama Praises Syria Coalition and Warns Extremists 'Plotting' Against America

The president made a brief statement on Monday night's strikes against ISIS and the Khorasan Group in Syria.

Defense

The Voice of al-Qaida Was Just Sentenced to Life in Prison

Sulaiman Abu Ghayth worked closely alongside Osama bin Laden leading up to and after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Defense

CDC Predicts As Many As 1.4 Million Ebola Cases by Early 2015

Without an effective intervention or a slowdown, the outbreak could extend from 550,000 to as many as 1.4 million cases by Jan. 20.

Defense

Friday's White House Intruder Was Far From the First

Tourists, "cranks," and other eccentrics have made it unscathed into the executive mansion.

Defense One

F-22 Finally Makes Its Combat Debut Against Syria

Seven years after they were declared battle ready, the $370 million jet sees action. By Marcus Weisgerber

Defense

The U.S. Military Has Begun Striking ISIS in Syria

Fighters, bombers, remotely piloted aircraft and Tomahawk missiles were used against Islamic State forces in Syria Monday night.

Management

Is the White House Door Locked Yet?

After a man gained entry with a knife, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said the front door to the White House will be locked when not in use.

Management

How Soon We Forget the Veteran Who Attacked the White House

The story behind Friday's intrusion: a VA system failing millions like Omar J. Gonzalez.

Defense

Pentagon Warns of Losing Its Tech Edge

The latest version of the Better Buying Power initiative aims to improve acquisition, but contractors say it’s too limited.

Defense

Shifting More Work to Defense Labs Could Save Money, Improve Performance

To keep government technical staff relevant, they need better facilities.

Defense

White House Intruder Identified as Iraq Veteran While Politicians Take Aim at Secret Service

More details emerge from Friday's White House intrusion and politicians go after the Secret Service.

Defense One

The Rise of the Islamic State Could Mean More Drones

The recent trend in less spending for drones just hit a big bump in the wake of the threat of Islamic fighters in Iraq and Syria. By Patrick Tucker

Pay & Benefits

Bill Forcing Border Patrol Agents to Work More and Earn Less Clears Senate

Law would save $100 million annually and has agency and union endorsement.

Nextgov

Contracting Officers: Take a Look, It's in a Book

"The problem is the average contracting officer doesn’t know how."

Nextgov

GAO: Joint Basing Does Not Increase Efficiency

Only one-quarter of joint bases consolidated IT systems.

Defense

Obama's ISIS Strategy Includes Outreach to U.S. Muslims

Homeland Security, FBI and White House meet in communities hoping to identify potential terrorist recruits.