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