Defense
Terror May Become a Bigger Focus at Med School
A biochemistry-course lecture on nerve agents could become part of coursework.
Management
Former Treasury Chiefs Agree: Get the SEC Into the Climate Mix
Robert Rubin and Henry Paulson said that the SEC should do a better job of forcing firms to disclose the economic fallout they face from climate change.
Tech
New HHS Secretary Reshuffles Obamacare Management
Burwell puts a single individual in charge, recruits chief technology officer for marketplaces.
Tech
Up to 75 CDC Scientists May Have Been Exposed to Anthrax
Reportedly, the researchers did not take the prescribed safety measures when handling and transferring the Anthrax.
Tech
Need to Know Memo: A Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity
Agencies are taking proactive measures to address cyber vulnerabilities.
Tech
Need to Know Memo: Big Data Brings Advances, Perils
Breaking down a presidential panel's report on big data analytics.
Management
13 Percent of VA Schedulers Say Supervisors Told Them to Falsify Dates
As of May 15, VHA had over 6 million appointments scheduled across the system.
Management
Why Elon Musk Is Suing the U.S. Air Force
SpaceX is suing its would-be biggest customer for the right to compete for more Pentagon launches.
Nextgov
NSA Chief Denies (Intentionally) Spying on Americans' Faces
Mike Rogers confirms the agency has a facial-recognition program targeting foreigners.
Tech
Pentagon Funds Development of New Tech for Detecting 'Dirty Bombs'
Most current detection systems rely on helium 3, which is rare.
Management
The House Just Passed a Bill to End Mass NSA Spying. But Will It Really Change Anything?
Tech companies and privacy groups say the measure leaves loopholes for intelligence agencies to exploit.
Management
FBI Director Won't Apologize for Marijuana Comments
James Comey attempts to set the record straight about his opinion of his agency’s anti-cannabis hiring policies.
Tech
Justice Department Plans to Reveal Legal Justification for Using Drones on American Citizens
The legal argument has been a point of contention since the 2011 drone strike that killed Anwar al-Awlaki.
Defense One
Four DARPA Projects That Could Be Bigger Than The Internet
The multiple applications of the military’s mad science projects. By Patrick Tucker
Tech
House Republican Introduces Backup Plan to Squash NSA Phone Spying
Rep. Justin Amash wants to force a vote on the USA Freedom Act this week.
Defense One
What the Most Secure Email in the Universe Would Look Like
Here’s how you will one day be able to send invisible messages on your future quantum cell-phone. By Patrick Tucker
Tech
House Takes Major Step to End NSA Mass Surveillance
The House Judiciary passed an amended version of the USA Freedom Act on Wednesday.
Tech
FAA Says U-2 Spy Plane Definitely Scrambled Air Traffic Control Computers
Air Force had previously denied that their plane was the one to blame.
Defense One