Defense One

Dempsey Says Iraq Can’t Beat ISIL, Won’t Rule Out More U.S. Troops

Don’t call it ‘mission creep’ in Iraq, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dempsey says, call it ‘mission match.’ By Stephanie Gaskell

Tech

Commerce, Prisons Bureau at High Risk for Losing Email

The National Archives scores agencies on compliance with records preservation laws.

Oversight

Ethics Chair: House Will Reverse Itself on Disclosure of Free Trips

The panel's decision to delete a disclosure requirement—as lawmakers' travel climbs—sparked quick criticism.

Defense

Meet Hurricane Arthur, Your July Fourth Party Crasher

Forecasters expect the storm to pass over North Carolina's Outer Banks on Friday night.

Defense One

Why the U.N. Is Likely Underestimating the Iraq Death Toll

Before we can prevent deaths in Iraq, we first have to learn to count them correctly. By Patrick Tucker

Management

Vanishing Email Isn’t Just an IRS Problem

EPA, Labor and Veterans Affairs all have had trouble locating records sought by critics.

Defense

U.S. Embassy in Uganda Warns of 'Specific' Terrorist Threat

According to the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Ugandan police have passed along intelligence on a threat to the Entebbe International Airport.

Oversight

Newt Gingrich: VA Will be Easier to Fix Than Congress

The former House speaker loves Dallas Buyers Club, fears Michael Bloomberg, and says Congress needs a total overhaul.

Oversight

5 Democrats Who Should Run Against Hillary Clinton

List includes Sen. Claire McCaskill, a leader on contracting oversight.

Defense

U.S. Says It's Been Operating Secretly in Somalia Since 2007

Troops have been active there since the middle of George W. Bush's second term, officials say.

Defense

Real U.S. Defense Secretary Phones Internet's U.S. Defense Secretary

Hagel calls goalkeeper Tim Howard to congratulate him on historic World Cup performance.

Defense One

The Military Is Already Using Facebook to Track Your Mood

The intelligence community implores you not to delete your Facebook profile. By Patrick Tucker

Defense

Global Strike Command Adds New Job Type to Address Missileer Woes

Assistant director will be a middle-management position charged with supporting command leadership in its efforts to direct junior nuclear personnel.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Would Get the Most Mileage From Trimming Pay, Benefits

Budget office lays out projected savings for an array of potential cuts to military compensation.