Defense

Meet the Highest-Ranking Openly Gay Military Official in U.S. History

The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Army Secretary Eric Fanning.

Management

The International Space Station's Odometer Hits 100,000 Orbits

The space laboratory has now traveled about 2.6 billion miles since 1998.

Defense

The First Infantry Women of the U.S. Marines

The Corps has approved two women for roles previously open only to men.

Management

The FBI Arrests the San Bernardino Shooter's Brother

Syed Raheel Farook, his wife, and a third woman were charged Thursday in an investigation of marriage-fraud conspiracy.

Management

President Obama's Clemency Bucket List for Prisoners

The White House has commuted the sentences of dozens of inmates in federal prisons.

Management

What to Watch During Obama's Historic Visit to Cuba

The president traveled to Havana on Sunday for a historic three-day visit.

Management

What One Year of Space Travel Does to Bodies of Astronauts

After nearly a year aboard the International Space Station, Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko are coming home.

Management

Obama's Executive Actions on Solitary Confinement in Federal Prisons

The president has announced new measures to reduce the use of restrictive housing in federal prisons.

Defense

What Led American Ships Into Iranian Waters?

The U.S. military has released more details of last week’s detainment of Navy vessels in foreign territory.

Oversight

Obama's New Year's Resolution on Gun Violence

The president said Friday he will meet with the U.S. attorney general to consider executive action on firearms.

Management

Why a Group of Armed Men Took Over a Federal Wildlife Refuge Building

A group has occupied an Oregon federal office in protest of the prison sentence handed down to a pair of ranchers.

Defense

The Heightened Security for New Year’s Eve Around the World

Cities across the globe have dispatched thousands of police officers to patrol festivities amid fears of terrorist attacks.

Defense

A Foiled New Year’s Eve Terrorist Plot in Turkey

Officials said Wednesday they have detained two suspected Islamic State militants who had planned attacks on New Year celebrations.

Management

The FDA Releases New Policy on Blood Donations From Gay Men

The agency announced on Monday an historic shift in longstanding regulations.

Management

Prosecutors Announce First Charges in the San Bernardino Shooting

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against the man who purchased assault weapons for the shooters in the deadly attack.

Defense

Obama Says of San Bernardino: 'We Are in a New Phase of Terrorism'

The president met with intelligence specialists at the National Counterterrorism Center on Thursday.

Defense

Carter Will Consider Sending Advisers, Helicopters to Ramadi to Fight ISIS

Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday the administration is prepared to send advisers and helicopters to aid Iraqi forces—if Iraq wants them.

Defense

Obama Speaks on San Bernardino: 'This Was an Act of Terrorism'

The president addressed the mass shooting in a televised speech from the Oval Office on Sunday.