Defense

'Zero Dark Thirty' Is Off the Hook with the Senate

The Senate Intelligence Committee has dropped its investigation into the movie.

Defense

At Defense, Hagel Would Face a Tough Task on Day 1: Handling Massive Spending Cuts

Hagel is likely to get confirmed on Tuesday.

News

Some Agencies Won’t Need Furloughs Under Sequester

SBA, GAO and Smithsonian have said they will not force employees to take unpaid leave.

Tech

Air Force Nuke Command Could Furlough 2,900 Civilians Under Sequester

Command expects a 20-percent budget decline.

Oversight

Freeze Federal Hiring So Critical Feds Don’t Need to Be Furloughed, Lawmaker Says

Sen. Coburn also demands documents on grant-promoting expenses.

Defense

Afghanistan Just Banned U.S. Troops from an Entire Province

Afghanistan's National Security Council ordered all NATO and American troops out of the Wardak Province following allegations that American Special Operations forces tortured and murdered locals.

Tech

Senate Republicans Finally Get Their Hands on Benghazi Emails

The emails should placate the Senators looking to delay the confirmation of Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.

Nextgov

You Call This an Army? The Terrifying Shortage of U.S. Cyberwarriors

Demand for cyber labor is far outstripping supply.

Management

Coming to A State Near You: Big Spending Cuts

White House offers up state-by-state details on the effects of sequestration.

Defense

'Argo' Is Great, But 52 American Hostages Are Still Looking for Justice

They and their survivors are pushing Congress for action.

Pay & Benefits

MSPB Braces for Possible Flood of Furlough Appeals

The tiny agency that handles personnel complaints from federal employees could be inundated in a sequester.

Defense

Fight Over Hagel's Confirmation May Be Ending

AP reports that the Defense nominee has enough Senate votes to be confirmed.

Management

If Sequestration Happens, What's Getting the Ax?

Flight delays, furloughs, military cuts and more.

Defense

Is the White House Trading Benghazi Secrets to Avoid Questions on Drones?

As the Obama Administration maneuvers to secure John Brennan's appointment as CIA director, they are reportedly offering new information about the attack on Benghazi.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Policy Chief Outlines Furlough Preparation

Official tells staff to plan for personnel gaps to ensure work doesn’t fall through the cracks during sequester.

Management

Federal Contractor Issues Layoff Warnings, Citing Budget Uncertainty

BAE Systems sends 3,500 WARN notices, other contractors take wait-and-see approach.

Nextgov

Navy Ups Value of HP Network Bridge Contract by $1.2 Billion

Increase will ensure continued service as next-generation network ramps up.

Defense

Pentagon Planners Detail 'Distasteful' Sequestration Furloughs

Reductions in force would be too expensive, official says. Virginia, Texas and California will feel the most pain.

Defense

Post-Love Pentagon, John Allen Is Out

President Obama has accepted Gen. John Allen's request to retire from the military.

Defense

Defense Notifies Congress of Potential Widespread Civilian Furloughs

Department will provide affected employees 30 days’ notice before the furloughs occur.