Tech
ISIL Is Now Threatening to Assassinate Twitter Employees
The social media site has been engaged in monitoring and closing down accounts of ISIL fighters.
Defense
U.S. Air Marshal Stabbed with Mysterious Needle at an Airport in Nigeria
The air marshal and his team were transported back the United States after Sunday's attack.
Defense
The Campaign Against ISIL Could Outlast Obama's Presidency
The strategy President Obama will outline to the nation to defeat the Islamic State would take three years – if not more – to carry out, officials said.
Defense
ICE Developing Gigantic For-Profit Family Lockup in Texas
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning a massive 2,400-bed facility for families in South Texas.
Oversight
NSA Reform Will Likely Have to Wait Until After the Election
Legislation looks destined for a lame-duck session of Congress—and might not get touched at all until next year.
Tech
State Department Steps Up Trolling Against ISIL With Violent Mock Video
The State Department wants would-be ISIL recruits to see exactly how violent the group is — and ask them if that's still something they want to do.
Oversight
Congress Is Back. Its Mission? Keep Government Open.
Lawmakers and aides say not to expect drama this time around.
Defense
Obama's Been Too Busy Being President to Issue His Big Immigration Order
The president now says to expect an announcement "soon." But when is soon
Defense
House Republicans Won't Vote on an ISIL Resolution Unless Obama Asks For It
Members in both parties have begun clamoring for Congress to respond to the advances of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
Defense
Obama Takes Aim at ISIL, Russia in Fiery NATO Farewell
President Obama reiterated the alliance's support for Ukraine and hatred of ISIL.
Defense One
Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?
Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
Beyond Airstrikes, How the US Can Accelerate the Islamic State’s Defeat
Time is not on Washington’s side, despite greater clarity of the military, political and economic efforts it will take to defeat the Islamic State. By Bilal Y. Saab
Defense One
Pentagon Confirms US Air Strike Killed Al-Shabab Leader
Monday’s U.S. air strike in Somalia killed the co-founder of the terrorist organization al-Shabab. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
Former NSA Official: Edward Snowden Leak Has 'Clearly' Helped ISIL
According to a former top NSA official, Islamic State fighters have managed to avoid detection by American intelligence apparatuses because of protocols released in the Edward Snowden leak.
Defense
Ebola Could Reach the U.S. By the End of This Month
Study of global flight patterns puts the odds at 18 percent.
Defense
New Book Claims CIA Guards Were Told to Stand Down During Benghazi Attack
Five members of a private security team say an unidentified CIA station chief ordered them not to intervene (against their protests) as the consulate was under attack by militants.
Defense
Pentagon, Congress Face Stark Budget Choices
A new assessment shows a yawning gap between the Defense Department’s strategy and funding.
Defense
U.S., Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger Team Up to Thwart Boko Haram
An assistant secretary of state said the situation on the ground "is worsening."
Oversight
House Republicans Promise Action on ISIS to Force Obama's Hand
Lawmakers lash out at the president's foreign policy, but they have little authority to force a change in his approach.
Defense