Defense

Obama nominee for Iraq envoy steps down amid allegations of misbehavior

Withdrawal comes after a series of leaked, personal e-mails with a Wall Street Journal reporter.

Defense

Lawmaker: al-Qaida bomb plot shows ‘new level of sophistication’

It's wrong to say the war on terrorism is over or al-Qaida is defeated, House Homeland Security chairman tells CNN.

Oversight

GSA report 'just the tip of the iceberg,' Issa says

Jeff Neely 'may be facing prison time' for taking the Fifth Amendment at a hearing.

Oversight

Secret Service scandal demonstrates 'pattern of behavior,' GOP lawmaker says

Chairman of House Oversight and Government Reform Committee also takes issue with the cost of Secret Service protection at the Summit of the Americas.

Defense

Romney: Obama's 'incompetence' emboldened North Korea

President should not have tried to appease the regime with food-aid deal, GOP contender says.

Defense

Bin Laden spent his last years on the run in Pakistan, wife says

Al Qaeda leader moved among five safe houses, fathered four children.

Defense

Staff Sgt. Bales is 'scapegoat' for administration, attorney says

The war in Afghanistan will be on trial along with suspect in mass shootings, John Browne tells CBS.

Oversight

Romney adviser confident Santorum, Gingrich will drop out

Clean win in the Illinois primary boosts campaign's confidence.

Management

Condoleezza Rice on veep job: 'Not me'

Former Secretary of State says vice presidential candidate should be 'somebody who really wants it.'

Management

Obama: We are moving 'in the right direction'

President touts his administration's accomplishments in the face of a gridlocked Congress during NBC interview.

Defense

Reports: Afghanistan will need foreign aid through 2025

Clinton says United States is ready to offer support if the country pursues reform and democracy.

Defense

Perry: Attorney general should resign

GOP candidate criticizes Holder and the Obama administration for botched arms-trafficking investigation.

Defense

Biden: Iran must be held accountable for assassination attempt, bomb plot

United States is already working to unite global public opinion behind condemning and isolating such behavior, vice president says.

Defense

U.S. will root out militants, Panetta says after Kabul embassy attack

Defense Secretary vows to put a stop to assaults on U.S. forces from Pakistan-based insurgents.

News

Senate coughs up $50 million for FDA food safety efforts

Proposal is aimed at helping the agency implement a recent law giving it unprecedented authority over both domestic and foreign food products.