Defense
Nancy Pelosi: When Legislators Take on the CIA, 'They Come After You'
A powerful legislator on the costs of properly overseeing the intelligence community
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Rand Paul Slams Surveillance State 'Drunk With Power'
A harsh speech wins over the UC Berkeley crowd but the Republican senator glides past social issues.
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A Quick Review of Where Commercial Drones Stand
The FAA wants to clear up the confusion. Here's a helpful guide.
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Iraq’s Do-Nothing Legacy
The 11th anniversary of the Iraq invasion finds U.S. leaders paralyzed and gun-shy to intervene anywhere in the Mideast. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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How the Military’s Bomb-Detecting Lasers Will Protect You From the Flu
High-powered, small and cheap UV lasers could detect biological containments of the lethal or simply annoying variety. By Patrick Tucker
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It’s Time to Award More Medals of Honor for Iraq Vets
No more excuses. No more sidestepping. Secretary Hagel should start naming living Medal of Honor recipients from the Iraq war. By Rep. Duncan Hunter
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Legality of Russian Expansionism Isn't the Real Issue
The annexation of Crimea sets a terrible precedent for the international community.
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How Can the U.S. Know Its Secrets Are Safe?
Edward Snowden's critics say uncertainty about what he took is forcing officials to presume the worst.
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China’s Secret Antisatellite Weapons Should Be on Everyone’s Radar
The Internet is making what governments do in space, like everywhere else, less mysterious.
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I’ll Pass on the Medical Grass to Treat PTSD
Sounds too much like street grass, which didn’t help.
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Administration Calls for Program to Continously Probe Personnel
After Navy Yard Shooting, officials want to connect computer systems used for issuing security clearances and ID cards.
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Senators Rekindle Debate After High-Profile Military Sexual-Assault Case
Democrats Gillibrand and McCaskill both see vindication after charges are dismissed against Army general.
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Navy Destroyer Will Stop Looking for Flight 370
Officials have decided that with the search area broadened significantly, long-range aircraft would be more efficient since they can cover a lot of distance in a short amount of time.
Defense
Crumbling Guantanamo Buildings Pose Risks to Troops, Detainees
General also warns base lacks capacity to provide detainees certain types of emergency medical care.
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How the U.S. Outsmarted Everyone by Giving Up the Internet
By relinquishing control of some aspects of Internet governance, the U.S. may have outflanked China and Russia. By Patrick Tucker
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Obama Sanctions 11 Pro-Russian Officials Over Crimea as Militaries Posture
President Obama authorizes sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian 'cronies' and officials in the Russian arms sector. By Ben Watson
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U.S. Navy Pulls Another 'Captain Phillips'
The Navy took control of an oil tanker that had been hijacked by three armed Libyans.
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China's Hypersonic Glide Vehicle May Fly 10 Times Faster Than Sound
Fears the developmental craft could increase volatility in the Asia-Pacific region.
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