Defense
FBI on war footing after bin Laden's death
Working with British to comb through a treasure trove of evidence left at the terrorist's compound.
News
The secret team that killed bin Laden
Were it not for this high-value target, it might have been a routine mission for the Navy's specially trained and highly mythologized SEAL Team Six.
Oversight
Four budget developments you need to know
Some of the key differences between the parties involved in discussions.
Defense
Obama signs policy directive on government's emergency preparedness
Order emphasizes fusing together the capabilities of federal, state, and local authorities to respond to crises.
News
Government shutdown: What ceases, what continues
Many essential government services will continue to operate in the event of a shutdown.
Oversight
Frustrated Obama calls leaders back to White House
Meeting is the latest effort to avert a government shutdown.
Oversight
Obama urges budget talks: Says lawmakers must return if no agreement
President says continuing resolutions are "not the way to run a budget."
Oversight
Obama announces reelection bid
President will begin to raise money for 2012 campaign next week.
Oversight
FAA suspends controller who failed to respond to aircraft
Two commercial jets on final approach to Washington’s Reagan National Airport were forced to land without getting information from the control tower.
Defense
Is D.C. prepared for a tsunami?
Complicating a mass evacuation would be various emergency contingency plans put in place by the federal government.
Defense
Elite U.S. counterterror forces facing cuts
Resources are heavily taxed by the operational tempo in Afghanistan and Pakistan, officials said.
News
Obama to name Commerce secretary ambassador to China
Gary Locke would succeed former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who recently resigned his post.
Defense
With Hu Jintao's arrival, an extra burden for the Secret Service
China's president gets special security measures for D.C. visit.
News
Congresswoman's shooting raises questions about security for lawmakers
Most lawmakers are almost completely unprotected when they venture outside the secure bubble of Capitol Hill.
Defense
In general, agencies comply with employee background check requirement
Nearly 90 percent of employees with unsupervised access to federal facilities have been checked out.
Defense
WikiLeaks did 'significant damage' to diplomacy, State official says
State's assessment of disclosure of classified cables differs starkly from comments made by Defense secretary.
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