Defense

Analysis: A Global War on Terror by Another Name Doesn't Tell Us How to Succeed

President Obama rejected the Bush-era term Global War on Terrorism in a major speech announcing changes to his counterterrorism policies.

Tech

New Global Navy Challenges U.S. Dominance on the Seas

The BRIC nations—Brazil, Russia, India and China—are increasing their naval presence.

Tech

GSA Chief Sees ‘New Vista’ for Federal Government

Acting administrator says bold changes will help government operate more efficiently.

Tech

The Future of Public Roads Is in Private Hands

More and more states are privatizing highways and roads. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of increasing debate.

Tech

Nearly 200 Federal Buildings Grow Less Green

Fifteen fed sites lauded for efficiency; energy consumption rises at 179 others.

Tech

FAA Puts Off Plan for Air Controllers to Report on Weather

Do controllers have time to take on contractors’ duties?

Tech

Feds Refuse to Satisfy Beyoncé Lip-Sync Truthers

FOIA requests hoped to reveal more about the inauguration scandal.

Tech

Air Force Secretary to Retire

Michael Donley will serve two more months in the role before departing.

Tech

Congress Agrees to End FAA Furloughs

President expected to sign what White House calls a ‘Band-Aid’ measure.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Looking Back at Bush, Looking Forward to Mars

Photos of the Curiosity’s travel pattern shows something strange... and hilarious.

Tech

Energy Nominee Blocked Over Cuts at S.C. Nuclear-Waste Plant

GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham defends plutonium reprocessing in his state.

Tech

Consumer Bureau Defends Data Collecting

Republican senators say it's privacy invasion, call it ‘creepy.’

Defense

How Pressure Cookers Get Classified as a WMD

The Justice Department is using an expanded definition of the term.

Tech

Airlines Warn FAA Furloughs Eating Into April Earnings

Conference and travel restrictions have also been a blow to the industry.

Defense

America's Allies Are Pushing Obama to a Red Line on Syrian Chemical Weapons

Israeli, British and French intelligence official all believe that the Assad regime has used lethal chemical weapons against the Syrian rebels.

Pay & Benefits

FAA Steps Up Flight Delay Warnings as Furloughs Are Challenged in Court

Airline industry and pilots association ask appeals court to halt sequester of funds.

Tech

Analysis: The End of Government as We Know It

The inevitable results of 'radical connectivity.'

Tech

Airport Furloughs May Cause Flight Delays, FAA Says

Controllers idled by sequester; trade groups sue.

Tech

VA to Fast-Track Oldest Disability Claims

Vets waiting a year or longer for benefits will receive priority.