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
Analysis: Benghazi attacks show diplomacy can’t be done on the cheap
A primary reason why the U.S. consulate was unable to defend itself? The State Department is under-resourced.
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