Defense
The controversial Africa policy of Susan Rice
America's potential next secretary of state was involved in a major policy shift in Washington's approach toward Africa. But was it a positive one?
Defense
Proposed cuts to Defense civilian jobs draw criticism
The White House has threatened to veto the Senate’s Defense authorization bill in part because of controversial workforce provision.
Defense
Obama's Syria plan just got a little less mysterious
The White House is considering several alternatives to intervention in the Syrian civil war.
Defense
This is how the great comeback of David Petraeus begins
The former CIA director is making headlines again.
Oversight
Chuck Hagel being vetted for State, Defense
He would likely be the lone Republican in the Obama administration.
Defense
Teams of experts game out strategic defense budget cuts
Think tank’s exercise finds willingness to risk short-term readiness.
Defense
What's at stake in women soldiers' right to serve in combat
Four female service members sued the Defense Department Tuesday for the right to fight in combat units.
Defense
Recommended relaxation of remediation standards could increase cancer risk at dirty bomb sites
New cleanup policies suggested in DHS-commissioned report would be unsafe, critics say.
Oversight
House Homeland Security Committee gets a new leader
Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas will be the chairman.
Defense
Rice meets again with Republican critics on the Hill
Senator expresses concern about the potential nominee's ability to think independently.
Oversight
Susan Rice to face her critics
The U.N. ambassador has invited several lawmakers to sit down with her to discuss the Benghazi attacks.
Nextgov
White House drafts ‘kill list’ rule book
The highly classified program will gain a new set of guidelines.
Defense
Report: Thousands of troops could remain in Afghanistan after 2014
There haven't been final decisions on the size of U.S., allied forces.
Oversight
Senator suggests Benghazi coverup
Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., says initial narrative about attack was 'absolutely false.'
Management
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards
Money would fund a docket to organize claims, create transparency in process.
Defense
Explosions near the US Embassy in Kabul are not a sign of progress
U.S. Embassy workers on high alert after the early morning explosion.
Defense
Record number of military suicides in 2012
As troops return home, Army and Navy have seen an unprecedented number take their own lives.
Management
Analysis: Don't let the Petraeus affair keep men from mentoring women
Cross-gender professional relationships are dangerous but very, very necessary.
Defense