Defense
How Many Americans Are on the Kill List? Zero.
The Obama administration has asserted it has legal authority to kill U.S. citizens who join al-Qaida.
Defense
Measure Protecting Military Tuition Assistance Passes Senate
Amendment would keep the education benefit at current levels.
Nextgov
Is the CIA Getting Out of the Drone Business?
The White House plans to take the power to launch drone strikes away from the CIA and make the program the exclusive to the Defense Department, according to reports.
Defense
The First Days of the Iraq War, as Seen Through Correspondents
It is clear there were no simple answers to the farthest-reaching questions.
Defense
Pentagon to Begin Sending Furlough Notices on Friday
A very few Defense civilians are exempt from mandatory unpaid leave.
Management
Lawmakers Hunt Sequester Alternative in Defense, DHS Savings
Pentagon may miss sequester report deadline, panel warned.
Defense
Global Opportunity Costs: How the Iraq War Undermined U.S. Influence
The war took its toll in blood and money, but it also damaged American diplomacy.
Defense
Accident During Live-Fire Exercise Kills Seven Marines
Nevada training exercise also wounds several others.
Defense
Senators Seek to Protect Military Tuition Assistance Program
N.C. Democrat says budget cuts cannot come “on the backs of service members.”
Tech
Did Rand Paul Ask the Wrong Questions in His Drone Filibuster?
By focusing on improbable dangers to everyday people, the senator distracted Americans from the real issues.
Nextgov
Obama Says Iran Is a Year Away from a Nuke
The President tried to reassure Israelis that the need for a preemptive strike against is still a long way off.
Defense
Agencies Rev Up to Monitor Hurricane Sandy Relief Spending
OMB sets deadlines for plans on controlling against improper payments.
Defense
Military Services Start to Outline Furlough Exemptions
Army officials expect guidance coming in the coming week, spokesman says.
Defense
Arlington National Cemetery Civilians Exempted From Furloughs
Budget cuts still hurt cemetery operations and investment, lawmakers told.
Nextgov
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Not Ready for Combat Until at Least 2019, GAO Says
Software won’t be completed until 2017, followed by tests through 2019.
Defense
Union Cries Foul Over Navy’s Furlough Exemptions
Service says it has followed Defense Department guidance in exempting certain employees.
Management
NNSA Defends Contract Extensions but Congressional Scrutiny Expected
Issue is likely to come up at oversight hearings in the next few months.
Defense
Iran May Sue Ben Affleck and George Clooney Over 'Argo'
Iranian media is abuzz with reports that Iran's government is preparing to sue Hollywood over the "unrealistic portrayal" of Iranians in the Oscar-winning film.
Management
Bid Protests Are Worth Their Costs, Ex-Procurement Chief Says
Dan Gordon’s study rebuts critics who say contractors exploit the process.
Defense