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
House approves military pay raise
Defense authorization conference report also directs Pentagon to shrink its workforce.
Defense
Defense auditors’ focus on riskiest contracts lacks plan, GAO finds
DCAA’s initiative is promising but not fully developed, watchdog says.
Defense
Defense secretary possibility made name opposing global warming accord
Forget about his Israel comments. Chuck Hagel's record on the environment is the real problem.
Defense