Defense
Obama Pledges to Consider Syria Plan, While Keeping Threat of a Strike
President says he will continue to pursue congressional authorization for military intervention.
Defense One
One Veteran’s Battle to Bring His Afghan Interpreter to the United States
It took five years, amid constant death threats from the Taliban, to get one Army unit’s Afghan interpreter and his family to the United States. There has to be a better way. By Matt Zeller
Defense
What Does Obama Get From a Syria Compromise Besides Political Relief?
President now has an easier case to make.
Defense One
Americans Staunchly Opposed to Military Intervention in Syria
New poll suggests that Americans want Obama to find another way to avert a military response to the crisis in the Middle East. By Ronald Brownstein
Nextgov
Second Round of Solicitations Added to Simplified Federal Contracting Site
The RFP-EZ beta site gets a reboot.
Defense
Russia and Syria Like John Kerry's 'Rhetorical' Idea for Averting War
Secretary of State offered the idea in response to a journalist's question.
Defense
How the Military's 'Bro' Culture Turns Women Into Targets
The sexual-assault epidemic is rooted in a hypermasculine ethos that fosters predation.
Defense
Assad Presents His Defense Against the U.S.
Syrian president claims there is no evidence tying him to Aug. 21 chemical attacks.
Pay & Benefits
Same-Sex Spouses Now Eligible for Veterans Benefits
DOMA reversal did not technically apply to VA, but Obama reverses law anyway.
Nextgov
Video: The Daily Show Takes on the VA Hospital System
In a segment called 'Ignoring Private Ryan,' Jon Stewart checks in with the problematic agency.
Defense
Iran Warns of Reprisal for U.S. Action In Syria
Escalating tensions against Syria have provoked responses throughout the region.
Defense
John Kerry Makes the Syria Case to the Liberal Public
Secretary of State argues military intervention would not be the same as the U.S. going to war.
Defense
The Democratic Congressman Who Thinks He Can Stop the Syria War
"You're going to see Democrats and Republicans lining up against this," Alan Grayson says.
Nextgov
Industry Backlash Against Surveillance Jeopardizes Cybersecurity
NSA admissions of mass data collection could harm relations with private sector.
Defense
Why the U.S. Didn't Anticipate Syria's Chemical Attack
U.S. intelligence officials had obtained, but not 'processed' intercepted communications between Syrian officials.
Defense
The First Low Hurdle for Military Action in Syria Is Cleared
Senate Foreign Relations panel passes resolution.
Management
Analysis: The Only Way to Restore Trust in the NSA
The public has no faith left in the intelligence community or what the president says about it. A strong, independent special prosecutor needs to clean up the mess.
Defense
National Security Adviser: Administration Has 'No Expectation' of Losing Syria Vote
Susan Rice says she is 'quite confident' Congress will authorize a limited intervention in Syria.
Defense
Internal Benghazi Report Details State Department Security Flaws
Risk assessments of embassies and consulates in dangerous areas are determined by 'experience and intuition.'
Defense