Defense
Benghazi suspect released for lack of evidence
Only man arrested in embassy attack is out of jail.
Defense
Threatened delay in defense budget adds to planners’ uncertainty
Comptroller Hale puts new Pentagon sequestration figure at $45 billion.
Defense
Why John Brennan's path to the CIA is easier than four years ago
Brennan previously withdrew amid controversy over his service in the George W. Bush administration.
Defense
6 reasons Obama chose Chuck Hagel
The Vietnam veteran and former senator shares the president's goals and worldview.
Defense
Report: Obama to tap John Brennan as CIA director
Brennan is the president's top counter-terrorism adviser.
Defense
Expected Defense secretary nominee has reputation for going rogue
Former Republican senator Chuck Hagel may face a tough confirmation battle.
Oversight
Pipe bomb attack on Treasury IG’s home under investigation
No link found to work at the department, official says.
Management
Consider sending layoff warnings, law firm tells federal contractors
Delayed sequestration renews concerns about WARN Act compliance.
Pay & Benefits
Military pay raise becomes law
Obama signs defense legislation authorizing 1.7 percent raise for service members in 2013.
Defense
How Obama decides your fate if he thinks you're a terrorist
A look inside the "disposition matrix" that determines when -- or if -- the administration will pursue a suspected militant
Defense
Al-Qaeda puts a bounty on a U.S. ambassador's head
The group has reportedly posted on Islamist websites that they will give money to anyone who kills an American soldier in the next six months.
Management
Analysis: Reading tea leaves of political appointments not yet made
Is the White House side-stepping the Senate confirmation process?
Management
Revolving door still open to Coast Guard top officers, senior execs, GAO finds
Higher-ups often leave for agency contractors.
Defense
Analysis: Is Chuck Hagel being punished for stance on Iraq?
For too many lawmakers, a Defense Secretary Hagel would be a nagging reminder of what they got wrong.
Defense
Reported sexual assaults at military academies continue to rise
Number has increased since 2008.
Management
White House wavers on Hagel, considers others for Defense
Nebraska Republican’s Pentagon nomination appears to be failing because of his blunt advocacy of unpopular positions.
Defense
Congress approves Defense measure
Bill with provisions on military pay and benefits, civilian jobs heads to Obama.
Defense
NRA chief calls for corps of armed officers at schools
Force would include active and retired military service personnel.
Pay & Benefits