Defense

Chuck Hagel's First Afghanistan Trip Got Off to a Scary Start

Two separate suicide bomb attacks greeted the newly confirmed Defense Secretary.

Oversight

Republicans Can't Stop Susan Rice from Getting Her National Security Consolation Prize

A new report states that Rice will be named as the White House National Security Advisor.

Defense

Outsourcing the Fight Against Terrorism

The United States is using local soldiers to fight al-Qaida allies in East Africa.

Defense

Army Finds Major Flaws in Mental Health Care and PTSD Treatment

'Sheer number of changes this report recommends is indicative of the size and scope of the problem,' senator says.

Defense

BRAC Savings Estimates Were Flawed, Report Says

Commission used faulty methodology to project greater savings than military base realignment achieved.

Defense

Budget Cuts Should Not Compromise Safety, Naval Officers Told

Suspend operations if it will prevent mishaps, Fleet Forces Command chief says.

Tech

Rand Paul Gets His Answer on Drones: 'No'

Attorney General Eric Holder has answered Sen. Ran Paul's question.

Defense

U.S. Captures Bin Laden's Son-In-Law and Will Put Him on Trial

The former spokesman for al Qaeda was found by the CIA in Ankara, Turkey.

Nextgov

North Korea Is Now Threatening a Preemptive Nuclear Attack

The threats come as the U.N. condemns North Korea's latest nuclear test.

Defense

A Look Inside Interpol in Washington

The office variously falls under Justice, Treasury and Homeland Security departments.

Defense

News Report Ties David Petraeus to Iraq Torture Centers

Counterinsurgency methods draw scrutiny in documentary story from the Guardian and BBC Arabic.

Defense

Guantanamo Guard Fires 'Non-lethal' Round at Prisoner

January incident occurred at Camp 6, an area reserved for cooperative inmates.

Pay & Benefits

House Extends Pay Freeze, Upholds Sequester

Bill to keep government open past March 27 now heads to Senate.

Defense

Analysis: How Obama Fumbled Afghanistan

A new account by Richard Holbrooke's deputy hits the president hard on foreign policy.

Management

New TSA Rules Allowing Knives and Clubs Are Freaking Out Flight Attendants

Transportation Security Administration head John Pistole announced the change would be made in about six weeks.

Tech

Congress Gets Its Drone Memos, and Obama Gets His CIA Director

The Senate Intelligence Committee voted in favor of John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director.

Oversight

For Conflict Zones, Sequestration Is Even More Devastating

For people the world over, Washington's budget gridlock is a life and death situation.

Defense

Pentagon Releases Further Sequestration Guidance

Support for congressional travel, Blue Angels shows and tuition assistance to face the budget axe.

Defense

Furloughs Threaten Military School Teachers, Commissaries

The Pentagon is struggling to maintain accredited school year, spokesman says.

Management

Pentagon Warns Governors of Sequestration’s Impact on States

Virginia letter outlines $661 million payroll cut, as well as Army and Navy program cuts.