Defense
Justice Department Touts Rise in Gun Crime Charges
NRA applauds dramatic change from Obama administration.
Oversight
Latest Tally on Agency Vacancies Not Flattering to Trump White House
Two trackers show the president's appointments are pacing well behind those of recent administrations.
Defense
North Korea's Latest Launch Spurs U.S. Missile Tests, Flyovers
The United States has been ramping up exercises and diplomatic moves in response to worrying new developments out of Pyongyang.
Defense
ISIS Claims Attack on U.S.-Backed Troops in Syria
While the militant group struggles to maintain control of Raqqa, it continues to wage attacks on SDF fighters.
Defense
North Korea Launches Another ICBM
Preliminary data suggest the projectile can travel farther than the missile launched earlier this month.
Defense
Why Russia Ordered the U.S. to Reduce Its Diplomatic Staff
The step comes a day after the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping sanctions bill, which now awaits President Trump’s signature.
Defense
The Military Indeed Spends a Lot On Viagra — Because It Helps Veterans With PTSD
The budget dwarfs that for transgender health care for a very good reason.
Defense
Lawmakers Grill Defense Officials on Equipment-Transfer Program
Members of a House committee expressed their concerns over a recent report revealing holes in how the agency turns over unused military gear to law enforcement.
Defense
Two Big Things That Aren’t Changing After Donald Trump’s Tweets On His Transgender Military Ban
One, nothing is different until he actually tells the Pentagon. Two, Americans who change gender still must register for the draft. It's the law
Tech
Air Force Wants Robots Watching Twitter
Tomorrow’s operations will be shaped by automated analysis of the world’s open-source data, says the service’s chief of staff.
Defense
Trump’s Transgender Troop Ban Sparks An Instant Opposition of Unusual Allies
The commander in chief tweet-declares a stunning change for military personnel, but it’s far from clear he can make it stick.
Defense
Analysis: The Cost of Banning Transgender Service Members
Exclusion leaves the military weaker and the country more divided.
Defense
Trump Bans Transgender Americans From Serving in the Military
The president’s move reverses the Obama-era plan to phase in their participation.
Defense
The Navy’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Has No Urinals
Only seated toilets and stalls are available on the $12.9 billion USS Gerald R. Ford.
Management
Jared Kushner Maintains He 'Did Not Collude' With Russia in Rare Public Statement
President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser addressed reporters after meeting behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Defense
Analysis: The Dangerous Politicization of the Military
By asking active-duty personnel to lobby Congress in their own self-interest, President Trump crossed an important line.
Management
Appointee Watch: A New Army Secretary, Press Office Turmoil and Another Round of Ambassadors
Esper is Trump's third choice to lead the military branch.
Defense
Trump’s Special Ops Pick Says Terror Drones Might Soon Reach the US from Africa. How Worried Should We Be?
Technological advancement could produce ocean-spanning consumer UAVs. But extremists won’t necessarily bother with them.
Defense
Pentagon Logistics Agency Transferred Sensitive Military Surplus to GAO Sleeper Purchasers
Fictional law enforcement agency successfully bought items ranging from night vision goggles to small arms.
Defense