Defense

Lieberman: FBI should have notified Congress, W.H. about Petraeus investigation

Obama administration should have known, senator says.

Defense

Pentagon falls short on savings at joint bases, auditors say

Lack of consistent policies jeopardizes projected $2.3 billion in savings.

Defense

The legacy of David Petraeus and the future of American war

As the former CIA chief and military leader's official career ends, the grappling with his formidable legacy -- and what it might mean for future U.S. policy -- can begin.

Defense

Government settles ICE discrimination case

Agent alleging a ‘frat-house-type atmosphere’ may return to the agency.

Defense

State neglected GAO’s diplomatic security advice

Recommendations from 2009 report not implemented, official says.

Defense

Analysis: How shows like 'Homeland' insult real women in government

Hollywood casts women in politics as vacuous, unprofessional and overambitious.

Defense

David Petraeus secretly testifies to Congress about Benghazi

Petraeus said the CIA believed from the beginning that al-Qeada affiliated terrorists were behind the attack.

Defense

Benghazi may be the least of Susan Rice's problems

Rights activists say she's been dancing with African dictators since the '90s.

Defense

Holder defends keeping Petraeus investigation from White House

DoJ doesn't usually alert outside officials until investigations are complete, he says.

Defense

Panetta orders officer ethics review

Pentagon officials said review had been planned before Gen. David Petraeus's extramarital affair was uncovered.

Defense

Troops not safe from sequestration

Exemption from cuts covers only service members' paychecks, not their health benefits.

Defense

Two studies outline 'responsible' defense cuts

Researchers differ on whether military pay should be touched.

Defense

Drop commissaries, schools, beef jerky research and Klingon workshops

GOP senator would cut $68 billion in nonmission Pentagon programs.

Defense

Tough questions may signal quicker, quieter end to Afghanistan war

Support for war is waning in Washington.

Defense

Senate moves to Defense bill, sort of

Real work may begin after Thanksgiving.

Oversight

Petraeus to testify before Congress on Thursday, Friday

The former CIA director is set to attend hearings on Libya attack.

Defense

FBI director briefs lawmakers on Petraeus investigation

Robert Mueller says he wasn't told of the probe before the election.

Oversight

Petraeus will testify about Benghazi tomorrow

The former CIA director will appear at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday

Defense

Meet the leading contender to replace David Petraeus at the CIA

The agency's acting director could soon become permanent.

Oversight

Key GOP senators vow to oppose Susan Rice as Secretary of State

John McCain says he'd block her; Lindsey Graham doesn't trust her.