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
The White House Convenes Scientists to Discuss the World's New Ocean
Amid Arctic ice melt, it's just another day in the geopolitics of climate change.
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