Defense One
The Military Just Asked Harvard To Make Them a Spider-Man Suit
How science is turning soldiers into superheroes. By Patrick Tucker
Oversight
Boehner Says He'll Give Obama What He Wants on ISIL
Speaker criticized parts of President Obama's plan but said Congress should approve what he asked for anyway.
Defense
Pentagon’s Sole-Source Contracts Continue to Dwindle, Says GAO
Army is top awarder of work to disadvantaged businesses.
Defense
President Obama Honors the Families of 9/11 Victims
"Your love is the ultimate rebuke to the hatred of those who attacked us that bright blue morning."
Nextgov
Special Operations Wants Portable Lasers, Better Night Vision Goggles
The Special Operations Command requires “revolutionary game changing” technologies to support its mission.
Defense
Should the U.S. Revoke Passports of Americans Fighting for ISIS?
Several lawmakers say that’s essential to keeping them from attacking U.S. soil.
Defense One
Islamic State Unites Congress, But Lawmakers Diverge on the Way Forward
The Islamic State may have provoked rare unity in a dysfunctional Congress -- but lawmakers’ support for Obama’s strategy comes with crucial caveats. By Molly O’Toole
Defense
Vote on Spending Bill Postponed Amid Syria Debate
White House wants authority to arm Syrian rebels, but Republicans are wary.
Oversight
House Benghazi Select Committee Finally Gets Around to Holding a Hearing
The special House committee had disappeared from public view after it was created in May.
Defense
John Kerry Stops in Baghdad Ahead of Obama Speech
The unannounced visit gave Kerry the opportunity for a public show of support with Iraq's new, more inclusive government.
Defense
Things Are Breaking Obama’s Way in the War Against the Islamic State
As Americans see the group as a threat, Obama can point to positive dispatches arriving from the frontlines.
Management
OPM Terminates Controversial Background Check Contractor
Falls Church-based USIS had been suspended after breach in computer network.
Defense
American Fears of Terror Attack Surge Ahead of September 11th
A new poll reveals that a striking number of Americans believe that the country is less than safe now it was before the 2001 attacks.
Defense
Obama Prepared to Strike Islamic State Without Hill Approval
Ahead of a Wednesday prime-time address, the White House makes clear he won't go to Congress.
Nextgov
Privacy Isn't Dead -- Yet
National security programs may not be the biggest threat to Americans' privacy.
Defense One
The Military Wants a Vehicle That Can Dodge Rockets By Itself
The military wants to build future vehicles that don’t just withstand assaults but avoid them. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
The VA Scandal Isn't Going Away
The Veterans Affairs Inspector General's Office is investigating 93 facilities and is "pretty confident" scheduling or data manipulation took place in most of them.
Defense
Senators May Attach Strings to Federal Surplus Programs for Local Police
Display of militarism in Ferguson, Mo., pressures agencies to improve oversight.
Defense
Republicans Mum on ISIL Until They Can Attack Obama's Plan
Speaker John Boehner doesn't want to commit to congressional action until he hears from the president.
Defense One