Defense
Furloughs remain a recurring theme in forecasting sequestration’s impact
Pentagon officials cough up details on possible consequences.
Defense
What just happened in Islamabad? U.S. embassy latest target in violent wave
A crowd of more than 1,000 students burned U.S. flags and hurled objects at riot police
Management
Contractors complain about Pentagon limits on labor rates
Letter to acquisition chief argues law requires negotiations, not mandate.
Defense
U.S. eyes al-Qaida affiliate in Libya consulate attack
Both local militants and the affiliate may have been involved.
Oversight
Report clears attorney general, cites 14 others in Fast and Furious operation
IG says ‘systemic’ problems led to gun-tracking program’s failure.
Oversight
Senate Republicans block vote on vet jobs bill
Both the measure and the opposition criticized for playing politics.
Defense
Russia wants USAID out
President Vladimir Putin accuses the agency of influencing elections.
Defense
Chinese protesters surround U.S. ambassador's car, cause minor damage
'Down with the U.S. imperialists' and 'return our money,' crowd chants.
Defense
Insiders: Romney's attacks over defense cuts won't sway voters
Many Americans think defense reductions are reasonable, security experts note.
Defense
Defense Department struggles to deal with sexual assaults
Nearly 20,000 service members are raped or sexually assaulted each year by predators who often evade punishment.
Defense
High school student uses federal helicopter to get a date
CBP pilot who dropped message over high school has been relieved of duty.
Defense
U.S. suspends most military operations with Afghan troops
Local security forces have killed 51 NATO troops this year.
Defense
U.S. plans trial distribution of anthrax vaccine in early 2013
Project would examine the potential to more widely distribute the countermeasure to first responders on a voluntary basis.
Defense
Fortress America: How the U.S. designs its embassies
The challenge of architecture that epitomizes American values while offering total security.
Defense
Four NATO troops killed in green-on-blue attack
Two U.S. Marines killed in separate Taliban assault; attackers wore U.S. uniforms.
Management
Obama hails public servants killed in Libya
"They had a mission, and they believed in it," president says.
Management
Pentagon at 'midfield' in bid for clean books, officials say
Comptroller argues new legislation won’t help auditability effort.
Oversight