Defense
Rice withdraws from secretary of State consideration
Obama says he regrets how she was treated, praises her for putting national interests first.
Defense
Meet Chuck Hagel, your 'likely' new Secretary of Defense
The former senator and infantryman reportedly visited the White House to discuss the position.
Defense
Obama is not happy about Syria using SCUD missiles against the rebels
This is the first time Syrian military has used the weapons inside their own country.
Defense
House lawmakers want colleagues to drop provision slashing up to 36,000 Pentagon jobs
Washington-area reps ask Defense bill negotiators to get rid of Senate language cutting civilian and contractor workforce.
Nextgov
The North Korean satellite is tumbling out of control: How dangerous is that?
The space object could crash with another satellite.
Defense
Defense companies also worried about nondefense budget cuts
Overall discretionary spending in both defense and nondefense accounts would hurt firms, they say.
Defense
Analysis: Why Obama can—and must—cut defense spending
The Cold War is over, the national budget is overstretched, and voters are on board. Will the president follow through on his chance to shrink the Pentagon?
Defense
Afghans sit on basic tools to fight money laundering
Auditors fault embassy and DHS for stalled training of locals.
Defense
The CIA agent who found bin Laden is having trouble at work
According to sources, the agent is not popular at work.
Management
Senate endorses provision pressuring Pentagon to clean up its books
Coburn plan would codify current goal of auditability before 2017.
Defense
Analysis: Why not push the Pentagon off the fiscal cliff?
Are there any countries that would invade the United States if the Pentagon's budget were 10 percent smaller than it is?
Defense
Navy SEAL killed rescuing a kidnapped doctor in Afghanistan
The doctor, Dilip Joseph , was abducted along with two other men last Wednesday after visiting a rural medical clinic.
Nextgov
More invisible wounds of war
VA expands list of illnesses related to traumatic brain injury that will qualify vets for disability benefits.
Defense
Agencies keep too many documents classified, president told
Declassification board recommends new White House-led panel to modernize procedures.
Management
Agencies warn of furloughs, hiring freezes
Planning intensifies in preparation for sequestration.
Defense
Defense IG was ‘flawed’ in criticism of audit agency, official says
Intra-Pentagon dispute continues over risk-based approach to agency priorities.
Nextgov
Virtual border fence contract postponed due to fierce competition
Deal for SBInet replacement delayed by nine months.
Defense
Analysis: The military knows it has a morality problem
Sexual abuse. Adultery. Misconduct. Suicide. Has the U.S. military lost its way?
Oversight
Lieberman vows not to budge on defense cuts in final votes
Pentagon's budget has been eviscerated, outgoing senator says.
Defense