Management

Pentagon not properly monitoring sole-source contracts, audit finds

IG calls for adherence to single-bid guidance to ensure competition.

Defense

Clinton: 'I take responsibility' for security ahead of Libya attack

Secretary of State says Obama and Biden were not involved in decisions.

Defense

Afghan intelligence agent kills two Americans in inside attack

Former American officer and an American soldier die in suicide bombing.

Defense

Did the CIA arrange a marriage in order to kill Al-Awlaki?

A Danish spy claims that the third marriage of the al-Qaeda terrorist was actually part of a CIA plot.

Defense

How Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette won the Bin Laden book competition

The author rushed to publish his book before receiving Pentagon approval to get a jump on the competition.

Defense

Weapons going into Syria are arming extremists, U.S. officials warn

Our allies may be arming the next Osama bin Laden.

Defense

National security topics announced for third presidential debate

The 'new face of terrorism' and war in Afghanistan will be among the areas addressed.

Defense

Two Navy vessels collide off East Coast

No one was injured; an investigation is under way.

Oversight

Lawmakers differ on congressional investigation into Libya

Democrats accuse Republicans of playing politics.

Oversight

House majority leader bearish on Defense sequester

Virginia Republican doesn't say how Congress and president will avoid the cuts.

Management

Federal contractors grilled on pre-sequester layoff notices

Issa also questions administration on WARN Act guidance.

Defense

Pentagon recruits students, military spouses to watch children

Child-care interns will be placed in military installations around the world.

Defense

Romney to Obama: Serious questions about terrorist strike in Libya

The GOP nominee says questions about the killings are not political.

Oversight

Obama expands whistleblower protections to cover intelligence agencies

Directive urges security employees to report waste, fraud and abuse.

Pay & Benefits

Thrift Savings Plan Roth participation grows steadily

About 40,000 federal employees, including Marines, sign up for Roth in its first four months.

Defense

Should the CIA share some of the blame for Benghazi?

Speculation of CIA involvement was prompted by a House Oversight and Government Reform hearing.

Tech

Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers

Letter cites faulty reporting by Afghan contractors.

Defense

Yemeni security chief for U.S. embassy killed

Killing comes as Congress investigates an attack on U.S. personnel in Benghazi.

Defense

State Department disowns Susan Rice's Libya narrative

Several State officials said the deadly terrorist assault on U.S. diplomats were not spontaneous.

Pay & Benefits

Military families must pay to extend TRICARE coverage to adult dependents

Fee has deterred service members from exercising the option.