Defense

Colin Powell accused of race-based Obama endorsement

John Sununu later backed off comments about the retired general, a moderate Republican.

Nextgov

Pentagon advised to overhaul science and tech hiring

Defense lacks pipeline to fill STEM jobs left vacant by retirees, report says.

Management

SBA and Pentagon join forces to boost women in contracting

Legislation and agency initiatives aim to meet goal of 5 percent for small business.

Defense

Colin Powell endorses Obama

The retired general remains a 'moderate Republican' but is 'uncomfortable' with some Romney policies.

Nextgov

Hillary Clinton: The U.S. doesn't rely on Facebook for intelligence

Clinton's statement comes after reports that an Islamic militant group claimed responsibility for the Benghazi attacks on social media

Defense

Some work-study vets wait weeks or months for VA paychecks

Troops-turned-students seek faster payment.

Defense

What happens when suspected terrorists refuse to go to their trials?

Several of the alleged 9/11 plotters have decided to stay in their cells.

Defense

Emails to White House show militants claimed credit for Libya attack

State Operations Center sent messages to multiple offices.

Nextgov

DISA seeks app store, device management

System ultimately could serve the entire Defense Department.

Defense

Obama and Romney's great bayonet-off

A look at who knows the most about military standard operating procedure.

Oversight

Lawmakers consider $55 billion 'fallback' to avert sequestration

Plan has 'a decent chance of happening,' unnamed aide tells Reuters.

Nextgov

Social media led authorities to a Benghazi terror suspect

The suspect is currently being held by Tunisian authorities

Defense

Annan: Ryan 'dead wrong' on Syria

It is premature to give up on the peace process, former U.N. secretary general says.

Defense

Romney surrogate accuses administration of 'another national security leak'

Denials from the U.S. and Iran about one-on-one negotiations over nuclear program make it look like a leak, Portman says.

Defense

U.S. embassy in Jordan targeted in foiled al-Qaida plot

11 people with connections to al-Qaida's affiliate in Iraq arrested.

Defense

Report: CIA documents support Rice's early account of Libya attacks

Information indicated timing of attacks was influenced by Cairo protests.

Management

TSA seeks to fire, suspend screeners

Probe at Newark Airport results in allegations of improper screening by 44 employees and managers.

Defense

Military personnel have until Sunday to apply for special pay

Members whose service was extended involuntarily after the 9/11 terrorist attacks are eligible for benefit.