Oversight
Congress Knew the White House Had Considered a Prisoner Swap
The administration floated an exchange for Bergdahl in 2011, and lawmakers pushed back.
Defense One
Congress Wants Answers on Bergdahl
After a closed-door briefing on the Hill, members of Congress have even more questions about the deal to exchange the American POW for five Taliban prisoners. By Molly O’Toole
Nextgov
NSA Chief Denies (Intentionally) Spying on Americans' Faces
Mike Rogers confirms the agency has a facial-recognition program targeting foreigners.
Defense One
Obama, Hagel, Kerry on NATO Defense Blitz
With a $1 billion sweetener, U.S. leaders hope Russia’s Ukraine invasion sparks other NATO countries to pony up. By Kevin Baron
Tech
Pentagon Funds Development of New Tech for Detecting 'Dirty Bombs'
Most current detection systems rely on helium 3, which is rare.
Defense One
After Ukraine, Obama Keeps an Eye on the Baltics
The Obama administration is considering beefing up its military presence in Europe, perhaps going so far as granting a Baltic request for permanent NATO military bases. By Tara Sonenshine
Nextgov
Marine Corps Finds Pentagon’s Mobile Plan is No Bargain
Without a cheaper commercial alternative, it will be too costly to put more smartphones and tablets in the hands of Marines.
Defense
Obama Stands by the Bergdahl Deal, Says He 'Consulted With Congress'
President argues retrieving prisoners of war is a 'sacred' American rule.
Nextgov
Hollywood Producers Want to Use Drones to Film Their Movies
If the FAA approves, filmmakers could be among the first to use commercial drones.
Nextgov
Feds Free Thousands of Computers From Hackers
Officials say they have disabled two of the world's worst computer viruses.
Management
Program to Pay Afghan Police Through Mobile Money Transfers Could Curb Corruption
Such systems prevent locals from siphoning off portions of the salaries.
Nextgov
Secret Service Software Will 'Detect Sarcasm' in Social Media Users
'Sentiment analysis' and 'access to historical Twitter data' among the requirements.
Defense
Why There Are So Few POWs From Today's Wars
Americans are taken captive at a much lower rate than in past conflicts.
Nextgov
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Director Letitia Long Is Retiring
Long oversaw the agency that created and collected geospatial intelligence, or GEOINT.
Defense
Bergdahl's Release Upsets Soldiers Who Saw Him as a Deserter
Bergdahl was reportedly seized by the Taliban in 2009, after he left the camp where he was stationed, without authorization.
Defense
How Donald Rumsfeld Complicated Eric Shinseki's Last Administration Exit
The George W. Bush defense team did not give the Vietnam veteran the respect he deserved.
Defense
Debate Begins Over Wisdom of Prisoner Swap that Freed American P.O.W.
Critics say the deal could endanger American soldiers for years to come.
Management
Behind Eric Shinseki's Downfall
The VA secretary who was looking for a second chance after Iraq was undone by an overwhelmed health system and Washington's hyper-partisan health care politics.
Management
Intel Community Whistleblowers Enter the Post-Snowden Era
Ombudsman runs “robust” training on how to report wrongdoing-- contractors included.
Management