Defense
Plenty of Clues, Few Leads on Motive of Bomber
Bombings could be the work of al-Qaida affiliates, domestic right-wing extremists, or lone-wolf terrorists.
Defense
Defense to Ask Congress for 'Large' Budget Transfer Authority
'Good news' is number of furlough days coming down, Hagel says.
Defense
Pentagon Saves National Guard WMD Unit That Helped in Boston
Hagel sought to dismantle the team but then requested 2014 funding for it.
Oversight
Obama: Boston Marathon Bombings Are Acts of Terrorism
President adds that little is known about the perpetrators of the attack.
Defense
Who Is Lisa Monaco, the White House's Counterterrorism Adviser?
Obama's homeland-security point person deals with the Boston Marathon bombings in her first weeks on the job.
Tech
Multiple Fed Agencies Assemble in Boston as Bomb Probe Proceeds
With FBI in charge, ATF and ICE are working with city police and state troopers.
Defense
Analysis: Calling Out President Obama on Guantanamo Bay
Man held prisoner describes abuse at the hands of the present administration.
Defense
Administration Responding to Boston Marathon Explosions, Obama Says
President directs administration to provide whatever assistance is necessary.
Defense
Give Defense’s POW/MIA Sleuths Furlough Flexibility, Lawmakers Say
Bill would allow civilians at missing-personnel command to postpone furloughs.
Defense
Police Confirm Two Explosions and Casualties at Boston Marathon
Blasts occurred near the finish line.
Defense
What Exactly Does It Mean That the U.S. Is Pivoting to Asia?
Kerry trips show that the Obama Administration wants to re-balance foreign policy toward Asian powers.
Nextgov
Defense Plan for Cyber Intel Sharing Looks Like Controversial House Bill
CISPA-like program would be part of $79 million public-private initiative.
Defense
Union Calls on Pentagon to Eliminate Furloughs
Request comes as department officials are discussing further reductions to days of unpaid leave.
Defense
Pentagon Accidentally Reveals North Korea May Have a Nuclear Missile
The Defense Intelligence Agency cautioned that the weapon’s “reliability would be low.”
Defense
Amid Deep Cuts, the Pentagon Labors to Keep Its Forces Ready for Korea
The military could react quickly in the event of hostilities, officials say.
Pay & Benefits
Defense May Reduce Furloughs Again as Navy Pushes to Eliminate Them
Forced unpaid leave could cost more than it saves, official says.
Pay & Benefits
Military Health Care Reform Included in Obama’s Budget
Higher fees and new fees would be phased in over five years.
Defense
Obama Budget Pays for Military Base Closures
New BRAC would be modeled after 1993 and ’95 rounds, official says.
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Pentagon's 2014 Budget Continues the Department's Focus on Asia
Defense officials are seeking nearly $5 billion for cyber operations and $10 billion for space capabilities.
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