Defense
Fort Hood Shooting May Have Been Over Leave Paperwork
Lopez allegedly requested leave for "family matters," and was angry when the request was denied.
Nextgov
Edward Snowden Wins 'Truth-Teller' Award
Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras, a Snowden confidant, will also be jointly recognized by the Ridenhour Prizes.
Defense
Security Insiders: Defense Budget Cuts Put the Military on a Dangerous Course
The planned cuts leave the military too few resources to fight, experts say.
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Gen. Allen: It’s Time Obama Commits To Staying in Afghanistan
Former war commander Gen. John Allen says the successful vote in Afghanistan shows why the U.S. can’t abandon the country now. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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The Military Must Hunt Corruption, Not Just Terrorists
Too often, strategists don’t see corruption for what it really is: a national security threat. Read the first in a new exclusive series. By Sarah Chayes
Defense
U.S. Nuclear Lab Wraps Up Security Update 'Under Budget,' Despite Surprise Costs
Earliest cost estimate was far greater than a projection NNSA adopted later on.
Nextgov
DHS Prepares Overhaul of Internal Security Operations
Agency wants 'kill chain' to drive the revamp.
Defense
Two Senators, Two Different Lessons from a General's Sexual Assault Case
Case became a lightning rod during chain-of-command debates in Congress.
Defense
You Don't Have to See Combat to Get PTSD From War
Even though the Fort Hood shooter didn't fight while in Iraq, he still could have developed post-traumatic stress disorder.
Defense
USAID Calls Accusations of Afghanistan Cover-Up 'Offensive'
Inspector general and House members attack 'generalities' on spending and waste.
Nextgov
When NASA Cut Ties With Russia, Was It Really Targeting Congress?
Crimea created an opportunity to restart the space race and push for a full space budget.
Defense
Senate Takes First Step to Declassify Report on CIA Interrogations
The next step: bringing the massive report to the public.
Defense One
After Afghan Election, Debate Over Post-2014 Troops Continues
Military and diplomatic officials worry that the gains in Afghanistan will be lost if U.S. and NATO forces pack up and leave. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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Fort Hood Shooter: Why Did He Do It?
After killing three people, wounding 16 others, and then turning the gun on himself at Fort Hood, there are still few clues about why Spec. Ivan Lopez did it. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense
How Can Government Battle a 'Suicide Epidemic' Among Veterans?
One hurdle is paying for measures improving mental health care.
Defense
Fort Hood Shooting Rampage Leaves 4 Dead, 16 Injured
Soldier kills himself and three victims.
Defense One
The U.S. Military’s Most Crucial Mission Yet in Afghanistan
This weekend’s presidential election in Afghanistan will help determine the fate of the U.S. mission there. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
That Old Space Race Feeling: NASA Memo Suspends Contact With Russians
(Except for activities related to the International Space Station.)
Defense
CIA Fires Back at Congress' Benghazi Theories
Former top agency official says he didn't let politics influence his editing of now-controversial talking points.
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