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

Defense Furloughs Could Start in Late April, Comptroller says

Pentagon is currently reviewing civilian positions for possible exemptions.